An 8-ounce chicken breast contains approximately:
- 51 grams of protein if raw
- About 70 to 73 grams of protein if cooked (due to water loss during cooking, protein concentration increases)
More specifically:
- 8 oz raw chicken breast has about 51 grams of protein
- 8 oz cooked chicken breast contains roughly 70 to 73 grams of protein
- Per 100 grams (3.5 oz), cooked chicken breast has about 32 grams of protein, so 8 oz (227 grams) cooked would have around 72 grams
The exact protein content can vary slightly depending on cooking method and whether the chicken is skinless or not, but these values are generally accepted averages.
