Rotisserie chicken calories come to 167 for a 3 oz portion (85 g) and 196 per 100 g, with the skin eaten. Protein and fat split those calories almost evenly, 51% to 49%, and the seasoning pushes sodium well above plain cooked chicken. How much you pull off the bird decides the total far more than the bird itself.
167kcal
1 3 oz portion · 85 g, rotisserie, skin eaten
51%protein
21 gProtein
0 gCarbs
9.1 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Rotisserie, skin eaten · per 85 g
Calories
167 kcal
Protein
21 g
Carbohydrate
0.1 g
Fat
9.1 g
Saturated fat
2.3 g
Cholesterol
96 mg
Sodium
292 mg
Potassium
230 mg
Iron
0.6 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Rotisserie chicken: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
3 oz portion (85 g)
167
21.3 g
0.1 g
9.1 g
292 mg
8%
Skin removed (85 g)
139
22.8 g
0 g
5.4 g
293 mg
7%
1 cup diced (135 g)
265
33.8 g
0.1 g
14.4 g
463 mg
13%
Half chicken (300 g)
588
75.2 g
0.3 g
32 g
1,029 mg
29%
3 × 3 oz portion (85 g)
500
63.9 g
875 mg
5 × 3 oz portion (85 g)
833
106.5 g
1,458 mg
A 3 oz portion is 167 calories; half a bird is 588
The standard 3 oz portion (85 g) gives 167 calories, 21.3 g of protein and 9.1 g of fat. That covers 8% of the daily calorie value and 43% of the protein value. It is a modest serving, roughly the size of a deck of cards, and few people stop there.
One cup of diced meat (135 g), the amount most people toss into a salad, wrap or soup, comes to 265 calories with 33.8 g of protein and 14.4 g of fat. Two 3 oz portions (170 g) land at 333 calories, and three (255 g) reach 500. Each extra portion adds the same 167, so a second helping is never a rounding error.
The real swing comes from eating straight from the container. Half a chicken (300 g) is 588 calories, 75.2 g of protein and 32 g of fat, or 29% of the daily calorie value in one sitting. Five 3 oz portions (425 g) climb to 833. If you are counting, weigh the meat once or use a measuring cup; eyeballing a pile of pulled chicken is where totals drift.
Protein and fat split the calories almost down the middle
Per 100 g, rotisserie chicken carries 25.1 g of protein, 10.7 g of fat and just 0.1 g of carbohydrate, with 0 fiber. That works out to 51% of calories from protein and 49% from fat. Carbs contribute 0%, so this is a pure protein-and-fat food.
The fat share is higher than many people expect from chicken, and the skin is the reason. These numbers follow the USDA entry for rotisserie chicken with the skin eaten, and the roasted, seasoned skin holds a large part of the fat. Saturated fat sits at 2.7 g per 100 g, a moderate figure for poultry.
If you want the meat to lean harder toward protein, peel the skin before you eat and favor the breast over thighs and drumsticks. You keep almost all the protein and lose much of the fat. If you enjoy the skin, that is a fair trade too; just log it as eaten so the count stays honest.
Sodium is the row to watch
Store-bought rotisserie chickens are usually brined or rubbed with a salty seasoning blend, and the label shows it. This bird carries 343 mg of sodium per 100 g. Plain cooked chicken on our site sits at 82 mg and ground chicken at 75 mg, so the rotisserie version runs about four times higher.
In practical servings, a 3 oz portion brings 292 mg of sodium, 13% of the daily value. A cup of diced meat delivers 463 mg, or 20%. Half a chicken hits 1,029 mg, which is 45% of the daily value before any bread, sauce or sides join the plate. Five portions reach 1,458 mg.
Sodium varies by store and flavor. A plain bird such as Wellsley Farms Whole Rotisserie Chicken or Signature Cafe Whole Rotisserie Chicken may differ from a seasoned one like Shop 'n Save Rosemary Garlic Rotisserie Chicken, so check the package when you can. If you watch sodium, keep the rest of the meal low-salt and skip the drippings in the bottom of the tray.
It needs sides to become a complete meal
Rotisserie chicken has 0 fiber and almost no carbohydrate, so on its own it is a protein serving rather than a meal. It also brings 270 mg of potassium per 100 g. Pair it with vegetables, beans, whole grains or fruit to add the fiber and carbs the chicken lacks.
A 3 oz portion at 167 calories leaves plenty of room on the plate for a big salad, roasted vegetables or a scoop of rice. Leftovers work well shredded into soups, grain bowls and tacos, where a measured cup at 265 calories is easy to track. Unsalted sides help balance the sodium the seasoning already brings.
Because the bird comes cooked and ready, it is one of the easiest ways to put a solid serving of protein on the table fast. BodyPal can log a plate of it from a photo, which helps when the portion is a loose pile rather than a neat slice.
How does rotisserie chicken compare?
Here is how rotisserie chicken stacks up against quarter chicken, plain chicken and ground chicken, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories pick quarter chicken at 167 per 100 g with 6.6 g of fat; for the most protein per bite, plain chicken leads at 27.3 g but costs 239 calories. Rotisserie chicken sits in the middle at 196 calories, yet its 343 mg of sodium per 100 g is far above the 75 to 82 mg of the others, so choose it for convenience, not for the salt.
Most popular rotisserie chicken brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Wellsley Farms Whole Rotisserie Chicken3 oz · 84 g214 kcal
2Full Circle Market Rotisserie Chicken3 oz · 85 g200 kcal
3Signature Cafe Whole Rotisserie Chicken3 oz · 84 g190 kcal
5Shop 'n Save Rosemary Garlic Rotisserie Chicken3 oz · 84 g190 kcal
6Perdue Rotisserie Chicken White Meat Strips3 oz · 84 g119 kcal
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.
Rotisserie chicken FAQs
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.
How many calories are in a cup of rotisserie chicken?
One cup of diced rotisserie chicken (135 g) has 265 calories. It also brings 33.8 g of protein, 14.4 g of fat and 463 mg of sodium, which is 20% of the daily value.
How many calories are in 3 oz of rotisserie chicken?
A 3 oz portion (85 g) of rotisserie chicken with the skin eaten has 167 calories. It provides 21.3 g of protein and 9.1 g of fat, about 8% of the daily calorie value.
What are the macros of rotisserie chicken?
Per 100 g, rotisserie chicken has 25.1 g of protein, 10.7 g of fat and 0.1 g of carbs. Calories split 51% from protein and 49% from fat, with carbs at 0%.
What are the full nutrition facts for rotisserie chicken?
Per 100 g, rotisserie chicken has 196 calories, 25.1 g protein, 10.7 g fat, 2.7 g saturated fat, 343 mg sodium, 113 mg cholesterol and 270 mg potassium, with 0 fiber.
How many calories are in a whole rotisserie chicken?
Half a rotisserie chicken (300 g) has 588 calories, so a whole bird runs about twice that, depending on its size. Half a chicken also carries 75.2 g of protein and 1,029 mg of sodium.
