One average cooked, skinless chicken breast (about 174 grams or 6 ounces) contains approximately 54 to 56 grams of protein. This equates to roughly 31 to 32 grams of protein per 100 grams of cooked chicken breast
. To summarize:
- Protein per 100 grams cooked chicken breast: ~31–32 grams
- Protein per typical chicken breast (~174 grams): ~54–56 grams
The protein content varies slightly depending on factors such as cooking method and whether the chicken breast has skin or bones, but the above figures represent lean, skinless, boneless cooked chicken breast
