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Ingredients · Eggs & poultry

Chicken

One 150g breast fillet delivers around 34g of protein, comfortably clearing the 25-30g per-meal target.

Portion
1 breast fillet (about 150g)
Typical price
about £4 for two breast fillets; thighs cost less ££
In season
Year-round
On this site
73 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per 1 breast fillet (about 150g)
Calories159 kcal
Protein34g
Carbohydrates0g
– of which sugars0g
Fibre0g
Fat1.6g
– of which saturates0.4g
Calcium8mg
Iron1mg
Salt0.2g

Buying & storing

  • Thigh fillets are cheaper than breast, harder to overcook and bigger on flavour
  • A whole bird is the best value of all, and the carcass makes stock
  • Butchers will happily fill your own container

Keep it well: Bottom shelf of the fridge and use within two days, or freeze in portions on the day you buy it.

Sensible swaps

Reach for it when the week brings:
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