Ground chicken breast or extra-lean ground chicken, cooked
A lean ground-protein option that may be easier to tolerate when simply seasoned and cooked without excessive oil.
Why it received this rating
Ground chicken breast or an extra-lean ground chicken product provides protein with relatively little fat. The green rating assumes the package is labeled lean or extra-lean and the chicken is cooked without a large amount of oil.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving: 3 oz cooked
The displayed values are a representative extra-lean ground-chicken example. Products labeled simply as ground chicken can contain more fat, so check the package nutrition panel.
Representative USDA FoodData Central example. Ground chicken composition varies by the proportion of breast meat, other meat, and skin as well as cooking method. Source basis reviewed August 17, 2026. Review nutrition source How nutrition data is handled
Portion and preparation guidance
Use about 3 ounces cooked as a reference portion. Add moisture with broth, salsa, tomato sauce, or another light sauce if the lean meat becomes dry, rather than relying on a large amount of oil.
Symptoms or considerations
Check the package for a stated lean percentage or for wording such as ground chicken breast. Products labeled only “ground chicken” can vary in fat content, so the nutrition panel is the most reliable way to compare them.
Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.
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