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Rich in protein and contains no carbohydrates. Nutrition is for cooked meat with some skin.
CALORIES · 100 G
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Simmered chicken thigh with some skin (125 g) has 286 calories. That works out to 229 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 30.6 g of protein, 17.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 8.5 mg of B3 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Under the NOVA system it is classified as "Minimally Processed".
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 125 g
286
KCAL / 125G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
30.6g
· 61% DV
Fat
17.8g
· 23% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 43% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.88 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 125 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 206 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 229 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 366 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 250 g | 573 kcal |
Calculated from 229 calories per 100 g.
Brown the chicken thigh with some skin briefly in a pot, then add a little liquid, seasonings, and a lid. Simmer gently until the meat is tender and cooked through; keeping the heat low helps prevent the outside from drying before the center cooks.
The cooking time for simmered chicken thigh with some skin varies with the piece’s size and whether it is bone-in. Check the thickest part rather than relying only on the clock: chicken is safely cooked when it reaches 165°F (74°C).
Yes, you can simmer chicken thigh with some skin without browning it first. Browning adds a deeper, roasted flavor, but it is optional; the skin will remain soft rather than crisp after simmering, either way.
Simmered chicken thigh with some skin can turn tough if it cooks at a hard boil or for too long. Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer and stop cooking once the meat is tender and safely cooked through.
No, you do not have to remove the skin from chicken thigh before simmering it. Leaving it on adds flavor to the meat and cooking liquid, but it will not become crisp in the pot; remove it before serving if you prefer.
Use the cooking liquid from simmered chicken thigh with some skin as a base for soup, rice, or gravy. Strain out bones and any loose pieces first, and skim off excess fat if you want a lighter broth.
Serve simmered chicken thigh with some skin with rice, potatoes, or cooked vegetables. The pot liquid can flavor rice or make a simple sauce, while a fresh salad adds a contrasting texture to the tender chicken.
Store leftover simmered chicken thigh with some skin in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking and reheat it until steaming hot throughout.
Yes, simmered chicken thigh with some skin freezes well. Cool it promptly, pack it airtight in meal-size portions, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating. Freezing it with a little cooking liquid can help keep the meat moist.
It is safer and easier to cook chicken thigh after thawing it in the refrigerator, because it cooks more evenly. If you start from frozen, allow extra cooking time and verify that the center reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Vitamins
B3
8.5mg · 53% DV
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B6
0.44mg · 26% DV
B5
1.25mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
28µg · 51% DV
Phosphorus
238mg · 34% DV
Zinc
2.88mg · 26% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
313mg · 9% DV
Sodium
106mg · 5% DV
To burn the 286 calories in 1 piece (medium) (125 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Simmered chicken thigh with some skin is a simple pot-cooked preparation: the thigh is gently cooked in liquid, often with aromatics or seasoning, until tender. It is a familiar home-style way to cook chicken in many places rather than a dish tied to one particular region. Leaving some skin on helps keep the meat moist and gives the cooking juices a fuller flavour.
Serve it hot with rice, potatoes or vegetables, or add it to a salad for a lighter meal. The meat is rich in protein and contains no carbohydrates; keeping the skin on also contributes fat. Leftovers can be shredded into soup or used in sandwiches.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.