Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh, meat and skin
Whole food · Poultry Products
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This is a succulent, skin-on thigh from a rotisserie chicken, glazed with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. The meat is tender and juicy, with the skin offering a slightly sticky, caramelized exterior. It's a high-protein, high-fat cut with virtually zero carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 40% protein · 0% carbs · 60% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore the perfect marriage of savory, smoky, and sweet flavors from the rotisserie cooking and BBQ glaze. The thigh's inherent juiciness and the crispy, flavorful skin make it a universally satisfying comfort food.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The BBQ glaze can be high in sodium and added sugars, and the skin adds significant saturated fat. Those monitoring sodium or sugar intake should opt for a plain rotisserie thigh or remove the skin. Pairing it with a fiber-rich side like roasted broccoli or a salad can help balance the meal.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of complete protein (22.5g per 100g)
- Rich in B vitamins, especially niacin and B6
- Provides essential minerals like selenium and phosphorus
- High in monounsaturated fats from the skin and dark meat
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The rotisserie method, which slowly rotates the chicken on a spit, allows fat to continuously baste the meat, which is why rotisserie thighs remain exceptionally moist compared to other cooking methods.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 61.4 g |
| Energy | 226 kcal |
| Energy | 946 kj |
| Protein | 22.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.1 g |
| Ash | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.12 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.12 g |
| Sucrose | 0.04 g |
| Glucose | 0.04 g |
| Fructose | 0.04 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.95 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 218 mg |
| Potassium, K | 255 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 335 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.8 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 22.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin | 5.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.19 mg |
| Folate, total | 8.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 62.9 mg |
| Betaine | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.47 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 20.0 ug |
| Retinol | 20.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 67.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.46 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.12 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.2 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.69 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.4 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.08 g |
| Cholesterol | 127 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.17 g |
| Threonine | 0.66 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.85 g |
| Leucine | 1.5 g |
| Lysine | 1.8 g |
| Methionine | 0.56 g |
| Cystine | 0.20 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.58 g |
| Valine | 0.94 g |
| Arginine | 1.3 g |
| Histidine | 0.59 g |
| Alanine | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.9 g |
| Glycine | 1.0 g |
| Proline | 1.1 g |
| Serine | 0.86 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.10 g |
FAQ
Is the skin nutritious?
The skin is high in fat and calories but also contains some collagen and minerals. It's a matter of personal preference and dietary goals; removing it reduces fat and calorie content significantly.
How does this differ from a chicken breast?
Thigh meat is darker, more flavorful, and juicier due to higher fat content and myoglobin. Breast meat is leaner, milder, and lower in calories and fat.
Is rotisserie chicken a good meal prep option?
Yes, it's excellent for meal prep. The pre-cooked meat can be easily shredded or sliced for salads, wraps, or grain bowls throughout the week.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.26 kcal/g · 40% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.1 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.31 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.