The table below shows the number of calories in chicken prepared using different cooking methods. The calorie count is calculated for an average portion* about 150 grams ( 5 ounces ).

Chicken breast is one of the leanest parts of the chicken, however in the table the leg shows less calories per portion but that's because the bone was included at weighing. The bone may take up one-third of the weight per portion resulting in only 100 grams of edible meat.

The darker meat from chicken is slightly higher in calories however this makes it iron rich. The skin is high in calories and should be removed before cooking to lower the calorie content.

Chicken Type	Calories / portion *	Fat
Chicken Breast skinless - Boiled	230 cals	7.5 grams
- roasted with little oil	255	10g
- grilled using Lean Grilling Machine	215	6g
- deep fried	300	15g
Chicken Leg + bone, no skin - boiled	180	6g
- roasted with oil	215	7.5g
- grilled using machine	184	3g
- deep fried	255	12g
Chicken Wing + bones with skin - boiled	249	8.5
- roasted with little oil	265	11g
- grilled using machine	229	7g
- deep fried	315	17g
Breast with breadcrumbs, fried	362	19g
Fried in batter	350	18g