By Manish KumarUpdated August 24, 2026Data verified: 2026-08-24

Protein in Rotisserie Chicken

How much protein is in rotisserie chicken? Breast meat lists 28g protein per 100g — 3 oz ≈ 23.8g protein. Thigh, drumstick, and wing differ in fat and sodium. No single number fits every store bird — select the cut you ate and weigh meat only, not the whole chicken with bone.

Also known as: Store Rotisserie Chicken, Deli Chicken, Spit Roasted Chicken

Quick Answer — 3 oz rotisserie breast meat (85g)

Rotisserie breast, meat only, cooked — USDA FDC #171518

23.8grams protein

25.3g–28.7g per 100g meat-only across rotisserie cuts on this pageBreast ~28.0g; drumstick ~28.7g; wing ~27.7g; thigh ~25.3g (USDA original seasoning, cooked).

116kcalCalories

2.4gFat

0gCarbs

Sodium:270 mg per 3 oz rotisserie breast meat (85g)

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Rotisserie Cut

Store rotisserie chicken protein varies by cut — breast, thigh, drumstick, and wing each have separate USDA references. Weigh edible meat pulled from the bird; whole-chicken weight includes bone and unused skin.

USDA rotisserie breast, original seasoning, meat only, cooked — FDC #171518 (FDC #171518)

Protein in Rotisserie Meat Portions

Amount	Protein	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
3 oz meat (85g)	23.8g	116	2.4g	0g	270mg
4 oz meat (113g)	31.6g	155	3.2g	0g	359mg
6 oz meat (170g)	47.6g	233	4.8g	0g	541mg
8 oz meat (227g)	63.6g	311	6.4g	0g	722mg
1 lb meat (454g)	127.1g	622	12.7g	0g	1444mg

Rotisserie Chicken Protein by Weight

Amount	Protein	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
25 grams	7g	34	0.7g	0g	80mg
50 grams	14g	69	1.4g	0g	159mg
100 grams	28g	137	2.8g	0g	318mg
150 grams	42g	206	4.2g	0g	477mg
200 grams	56g	274	5.6g	0g	636mg
1 oz (~28g)	7.9g	39	0.8g	0g	90mg

How Much Rotisserie Chicken Provides Your Protein Target?

Enter a protein goal to see approximately how much rotisserie chicken you would need. Slice estimates are approximate where physical serving size varies.

Protein target (g)

Food amount

107g

≈ 3.8 oz

Calories

147 kcal

Also provides

3.0g fat · 0g carbs

Rotisserie Chicken Amount Needed for Common Protein Targets

Based on the selected food state above. Weigh your portion for the most accurate food log entry.

Protein Target	Approx. Rotisserie Chicken	Also (oz)	Calories
10g protein	36g	1.3 oz	49 kcal
15g protein	54g	1.9 oz	73 kcal
20g protein	71g	2.5 oz	98 kcal
25g protein	89g	3.1 oz	122 kcal
30g protein	107g	3.8 oz	147 kcal
40g protein	143g	5.0 oz	196 kcal
50g protein	179g	6.3 oz	245 kcal

Rotisserie Chicken Protein Calculator

Select a serving size or enter a custom weight — results update instantly for food logging. Using: Breast, meat only.

Serving Size

Number of Servings

Nutrition Results — 85g Rotisserie Chicken

Protein

23.8g

Calories

116 kcal

Fat

2.4g

Carbohydrates

Rotisserie Chicken Protein Density

Protein density metrics help compare how efficiently different foods deliver protein relative to weight and calories. These are analytical measures — not health judgments.

Protein per 100g

28g

Standard reference amount for comparing foods

Protein per ounce

7.9g

Useful for US portion logging (1 oz ≈ 28g)

Protein per 100 calories

20.4g

Protein efficiency relative to calorie cost

Calories per gram of protein

4.9 kcal

Lower values mean more protein per calorie consumed

Data & Methodology

Reference amount: Per 100g, unless a specific serving size is noted.

Active product type: Breast, meat only — USDA rotisserie breast, original seasoning, meat only, cooked — FDC #171518

Food state: rotisserie breast, meat only, cooked

Data source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #171518 — verify at USDA)

Nutrition linkage: Values are synchronized with our verified rotisserie chicken nutrition calculator (breast-meat-only variant).

Product variation: This food has 4 reference product types. Use the product selector above to match your label or USDA entry when logging portions.

Calculations: All nutrient values scale linearly from the per-100g reference: value = (per100g × grams) / 100. Protein target calculations invert this formula.

Serving conversions: Slice and piece weights are representative estimates. Actual slice weight varies by brand and thickness — use package label weights or a kitchen scale when precision matters.

Product variation: Generic USDA reference data may differ from branded product labels. For packaged foods, the Nutrition Facts panel on your specific product is the most accurate source.

Last verified: 2026-08-24

Store Rotisserie Chicken Is Not One Protein Number

A whole rotisserie bird contains bones, skin, fat, and meat in varying ratios. USDA references describe meat only by cut after skin is removed from that meat weight — not whole-bird weight on a scale.

Retail birds vary by size (2–4 lb+), brining, seasoning sodium, and which cuts you consume. Costco, grocery deli, and restaurant rotisserie programs are not identical products.

Use the cut selector above — breast, thigh, drumstick, or wing — then weigh the meat you actually ate.

Protein in Rotisserie Chicken Breast

USDA rotisserie breast meat only (FDC #171518): 28.0g protein, 137 kcal, 2.8g fat per 100g.

3 oz (85g) ≈ 23.8g protein · 4 oz (113g) ≈ 31.6g · 6 oz (170g) ≈ 47.6g.

Sodium lists 318mg per 100g — higher than plain roasted breast (74mg) from seasoning and brine.

Protein in Rotisserie Thigh, Drumstick & Wing

Thigh meat only (FDC #171517): 25.3g P, 205 kcal, 11.1g fat per 100g.

Drumstick meat only (FDC #171519): 28.7g P, 176 kcal, 6.8g fat, 417mg sodium per 100g.

Wing meat only (FDC #171121): 27.7g P, 197 kcal, 9.5g fat, 720mg sodium per 100g — highest sodium among cuts in USDA rotisserie set.

Meat Weight vs Whole Chicken Weight

A typical 2.5 lb cooked rotisserie chicken yields roughly 1.0–1.3 lb edible meat depending on how much skin you eat and carving efficiency.

Weighing the entire bird (or what's left on the carcass) and logging that as breast meat overestimates or underestimates protein depending on dark meat and skin mix.

Best practice: pull meat from the bone, weigh on a scale, select the dominant cut reference, or split logging by cut weights if you track precisely.

Rotisserie With Skin vs Without Skin

USDA references on this page are meat only — skin removed from the weighed meat portion. If you eat skin with the meat, actual calories and fat are higher than meat-only references.

Dark meat with crispy skin from rotisserie drippings absorbs additional fat — meat-only thigh reference (11.1g fat/100g) may understate skin-on thigh meals.

When you discard skin but eat the meat underneath, meat-only references are appropriate for the meat weight.

How to Track Rotisserie Chicken

Quick log: estimate dominant cut (often breast + thigh mix) and weigh total meat.

Precise log: separate white and dark meat by weight; log breast reference for white, thigh for dark.

Store label: many retailers publish Nutrition Facts per serving — prefer that for your exact brand when available.

Meal prep: weigh total shredded meat, divide by containers, use breast or mixed-cut reference consistently.

Rotisserie vs Plain Cooked Chicken

Plain roasted skinless breast (FDC #171534): 31.0g P, 165 kcal, 74mg sodium per 100g.

Rotisserie breast meat only (FDC #171518): 28.0g P, 137 kcal, 318mg sodium per 100g.

Rotisserie is lower calorie per 100g breast in USDA data but much higher in sodium — seasoning and preparation differ from home-roasted plain breast.

Rotisserie Cuts vs Plain Roasted (per 100g meat-only where noted)

Food	Protein (g)	Calories (kcal)	Fat (g)	Sodium (mg)
Rotisserie breast (meat only)	28.0	137	2.8	318
Plain breast (skinless, roasted)	31.0	165	3.6	74
Rotisserie thigh (meat only)	25.3	205	11.1	335
Rotisserie drumstick (meat only)	28.7	176	6.8	417
Rotisserie wing (meat only)	27.7	197	9.5	720

Rotisserie Protein by Cut (meat only, per 100g)

Cut	Protein (g)	Calories (kcal)	Fat (g)
Breast (FDC #171518)	28.0	137	2.8
Drumstick (FDC #171519)	28.7	176	6.8
Wing (FDC #171121)	27.7	197	9.5
Thigh (FDC #171517)	25.3	205	11.1

Rotisserie Breast vs Plain Roasted Breast (per 100g)

Nutrient	Rotisserie breast	Plain roasted breast
Protein (g)	28.0	31.0
Calories (kcal)	137	165
Total Fat (g)	2.8	3.6
Sodium (mg)	318	74

Practical Tips for Rotisserie Chicken

1
Weigh meat, not whole bird — bones and unused skin are not edible protein.
2
Select the cut you ate — breast vs thigh differs in fat and sodium.
3
Store Nutrition Facts label beats generic USDA when available.
4
Sodium is high in rotisserie refs — especially wing (720mg/100g).
5
Skin eaten? meat-only references understate fat — adjust or log skin separately.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rotisserie Chicken

How much protein is in rotisserie chicken?

Depends on cut. Rotisserie breast meat only lists 28.0g protein per 100g (FDC #171518). A 3 oz portion provides about 23.8g. Thigh, drumstick, and wing list 25.3–28.7g per 100g. Weigh the meat you ate and select the matching cut.

How much protein is in rotisserie chicken breast?

USDA rotisserie breast meat only (FDC #171518) lists 28.0g protein and 137 kcal per 100g. Four oz (113g) provides about 31.6g protein.

Does rotisserie chicken skin change calories?

Yes. References on this page are meat only. Eating skin adds fat and calories beyond meat-only values. Dark meat with rotisserie skin and drippings may exceed thigh meat-only fat (11.1g/100g).

How do I weigh edible meat from a whole chicken?

Remove meat from the carcass and weigh on a kitchen scale. Do not log whole bird weight including bones. Typical yield is roughly 40–50% of cooked bird weight as edible meat, varying by carving and skin consumption.

Is rotisserie chicken the same as cooked chicken?

No. Rotisserie is a seasoned, store-prepared product with higher sodium and cut-specific USDA entries. Plain cooked chicken uses separate roasted references — see the Cooked Chicken protein page for generic home-cooked tracking.

Important Notice

Values from USDA rotisserie entries: breast #171518, thigh #171517, drumstick #171519, wing #171121. Store brands vary in brining, sodium, and size. Protein targets are mathematical only. Informational use — not medical advice.

About the Author

Manish KumarNASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Certified fitness professional and nutrition researcher with over 10 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Founder of Food Nutrify, dedicated to making accurate, science-backed nutrition data accessible to everyone through free, easy-to-use calculators.

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References & Sources

[1] USDA FoodData Central (2024). Rotisserie chicken original seasoning, meat only, cooked: breast #171518; thigh #171517; drumstick #171519; wing #171121. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.