Chicken breast
Boneless, skinless breast meat, lean enough that a few minutes too long on the grill dries it out.
What to buy
Pick breasts close to the same size and thickness. Very large ones cook unevenly unless the thick end is pounded down.
Facts
- The federal safe minimum for chicken, turkey, and all other poultry is 165°F. In the Kitchen: Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
- The FDA says to marinate food in the refrigerator, never on the kitchen counter or outdoors. Handling Food Safely While Eating Outdoors, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
USDA values per 100 g
Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, raw. FoodData Central entry 171077.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Total fat | 2.62 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.56 g |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 73 mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 22.5 g |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.37 mg |
| Potassium | 334 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
