How much fiber is in chicken?

Chicken has 0 grams of fiber. Fiber comes from plants, and chicken is not a plant food, so no serving size changes that. USDA lists half a breast, cooked (86 grams) at 0 grams of fiber.

0gof fiber in half a breast, cooked

How many
1
Daily goal

0% of a 25 gram day

Fiber in chicken by serving size

ServingWeightFiber
0.5 breast, bone and skin removed86g0g
1 cup, chopped or diced140g0g
100 grams100g0g

Zero, however you cook it

Chicken is muscle, and fiber only comes from plants. Breast, thigh, grilled or roasted, the fiber is 0 grams. Breaded chicken is a different food, because the breading is made from grain.

Let the sides carry it

Chicken with a cup of cooked quinoa and a cup of green beans is 9.2 grams of fiber, all from the sides.

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Questions about fiber in chicken

Does chicken have fiber?
No. USDA FoodData Central lists chicken at 0 grams of fiber per 100 grams. Fiber is found in plant foods.
Is there any fiber in half a breast, cooked?
No. Half a breast, cooked weighs 86 grams and has 0 grams of fiber.
What can I eat with chicken to add fiber?
Black beans add 15 grams in 1 cup, cooked. Avocados add 9.2 grams in 1 avocado. Whole wheat bread adds 1.9 grams in 1 slice.
Does chicken count toward my daily fiber goal?
No. Chicken adds nothing to a 25 gram or 38 gram daily fiber goal. It can still be part of a high-fiber meal when you eat it with plants.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, retrieved October 8, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.