How Much Cholesterol in a Chicken Thigh
The American Heart Association says you can have up to 300 mg of cholesterol per day (if you’re healthy). One thigh = 90 mg = you’ve still got room for scrambled eggs. Hooray!
If you have high cholesterol or heart disease, aim for under 200 mg daily. In that case, choose the skinless thigh and skip the second helping. Your heart will high-five you later.
Final Cheeky Tip
Worried about cholesterol? Eat more fiber (oatmeal, beans, apples). It helps flush out excess cholesterol like a mini drain cleaner. So go ahead, have that thigh—just follow it up with an apple. Balance, baby!