Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g) macros
Per 100 g (100g): 165 kcal, 31g protein · 0g carbs · 3.6g fat · 0g fiber.
1 100 g ≈ 100g
Useful for portioning to your daily targets.
How Indian lifters actually use Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g)
Every gram of protein you can source from real food beats a scoop. Weigh raw when you can — a '150g chicken' portion at a restaurant is often 90g cooked. Protein-forward — treat it as one of your daily protein anchors. The dish is most common in all kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.
Where it fits in your day
Spread across 3–4 meals to keep muscle-protein synthesis triggered every 3–4 hours. Best slots for Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g): breakfast, post-workout, and dinner. Don't stack all your daily protein into one meal — you cap absorption around 40–50g per sitting.
Cost & convenience (India)
High protein density (31g/100g). In India, this makes it one of the more cost-effective ways to hit daily protein — cheaper per gram than most imported whey brands. Buy in bulk and store correctly to bring the cost down further.
Common myths
"You need 2× the protein if you lift" — the evidence caps out around 1.6–2.2g/kg bodyweight. Anything above that is expensive urine.
Similar protein sources
Same category — swap based on availability, taste, or macro fit.
Great pairings
Build a complete plate around Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g) with these:
Meal plans that use Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g)
Prebuilt Indian meal plans where this food fits naturally — pick the goal and diet that matches yours.
Train while you eat this
Nutrition without a program is a slow leak. Pair your food with a workout that matches the goal:
Frequently asked
Is Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g) good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 100 g costs you 165 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g) should I eat per day?
Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.
Is Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g) high in protein?
Yes — it's protein-dominant at 31g per 100g. Use it as one of your protein anchors for the day.
Can I eat Chicken Breast (grilled, 100g) pre or post workout?
Yes — protein post-workout is a good habit. Pre-workout, keep the portion smaller so digestion doesn't compete with training intensity.