Whole-bird labels count meat with skin, while the deli-sliced and strip products are lean breast meat only, so they read much lower.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
How many calories are in rotisserie chicken?
A 3 oz portion of mixed pieces with the skin is 167 calories, or 139 calories with the skin left on the plate. Per 100 g that is 196 calories.
Is rotisserie chicken good for weight loss?
A 3 oz portion carries 167 calories, 21.3 g of protein and 9.1 g of fat, and taking the skin off brings it to 139 calories with 22.8 g of protein. The same portion has 292 mg of sodium.
Is rotisserie chicken higher in calories than the breast meat alone?
Yes. Rotisserie chicken with the skin eaten is 196 calories per 100 g, while rotisserie breast meat on its own is 137 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in rotisserie chicken?
About 21.3 g of protein in a 3 oz portion with the skin, or 22.8 g without it. Per 100 g that is 25.1 g and 26.8 g of protein.