Chicken inner fillet (tenderloin)

A narrow oblong muscle on the inner side of the chicken breast, the most tender and lean poultry meat, pale, for frying, grilling, strips, nuggets and warm salads.

Chicken inner fillet (tenderloin, 'mignon') is a narrow oblong muscle on the inner side of the chicken breast with a tendon running through it, the most tender and lean poultry meat, pale, with a delicate taste, cooking very quickly. It is fried, grilled and baked as whole strips, breaded into strips and nuggets, threaded onto skewers, put into warm salads, wok and soups and fried in batter.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

By cooking method

Values below are per 100 g of the product in the selected preparation

Chicken inner fillet (tenderloin), Raw: Calories 107.5 kcal, Proteins 22.5 grams, Fats 1.9 grams, Carbohydrates 0.0 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories107.5 kcal

Proteins22.5 grams

Fats1.9 grams

Carbohydrates0.0 grams

Chicken inner fillet (tenderloin), Stewed: Calories 157.0 kcal, Proteins 32.1 grams, Fats 3.2 grams, Carbohydrates 0.0 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories157.0 kcal

Proteins32.1 grams

Fats3.2 grams

Carbohydrates0.0 grams

Yield: 100 g raw → 70 g cooked

Chicken inner fillet (tenderloin), Grilled: Calories 151.0 kcal, Proteins 30.5 grams, Fats 3.2 grams, Carbohydrates 0.0 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories151.0 kcal

Proteins30.5 grams

Fats3.2 grams

Carbohydrates0.0 grams

Yield: 100 g raw → 74 g cooked

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Small fillet in baconEuropean cuisine | Main courses

Bacon-wrapped tenderloin is a gourmet dish of European cuisine where thin slices of chicken fillet gain new flavor from aromatic sage leaves and crispy bacon. This combination creates a harmony of textures: the juiciness of the chicken is complemented by the salty spiciness of the bacon. Sautéed in butter, the meat develops an appetizing golden crust, while white dry wine reduced in the pan transforms into a delicate sauce that reveals the dish's flavor palette. This treat is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family gathering, and its elegant appearance will delight culinary art enthusiasts. The blend of simplicity and sophistication makes this dish special, leaving behind warm taste memories.