One pound of raw, skinless, boneless chicken breast contains approximately 100 to 120 grams of protein, with a common estimate around 114 grams

. After cooking, due to water loss, the protein content per pound becomes more concentrated, often cited as around 139 grams of protein per pound of cooked chicken breast

. To summarize:

• Raw chicken breast (1 lb): ~100-120 grams of protein
• Cooked chicken breast (1 lb): ~139 grams of protein

This makes chicken breast a very high-protein food, popular for muscle building and weight management