Chicken Thigh (Skinless, Boneless)
Fresh Meats & Poultry · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Skinless chicken thigh is dark poultry meat rich in myoglobin and iron. Per 100g raw, it provides 133 kcal, 19.7g protein, 5.51g fat (1.47g saturated), and 82mg cholesterol with superior moisture retention during high-heat cooking.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 173627) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 133 kcal |
| Protein | 19.7 g |
| Total Fat | 5.51 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.47 g |
| Cholesterol | 82.0 mg |
| Heme Iron | 1.10 mg |
| Sodium | 86.0 mg |
| Potassium | 266 mg |
| USDA Safe Internal Temp | 74°C (165°F) (Best at 79°C/175°F for collagen) |
Myoglobin & Connective Tissue Collagen
Dark thigh meat contains slow-twitch muscle fibers packed with myoglobin and collagen. Cooking thighs to 79°C (175°F) melts intramuscular connective collagen into succulent gelatin.
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