Best chicken dishes for muscle gain

PeakX · Best foods · Updated 2026-11-11

Ranked by protein in one serving, with calories as the tie-break. Chilli chicken comes first; chicken soup comes last.

1. Chilli chicken354 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 plate · 200 g · Yes
2. Chicken 65341 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 plate · 150 g · Yes
3. Chicken tikka masala276 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g · Yes
4. Chicken korma409 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g · Yes
5. Palak chicken323 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g · Yes
6. Chicken keema286 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 180 g · Yes
7. Kerala chicken stew429 kcal · 25 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g · Yes
8. Chicken kathi roll404 kcal · 25 g protein · 1 roll · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
9. Chicken lollipop404 kcal · 24 g protein · 4 pieces · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
10. Chicken chettinad388 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
11. Chicken do pyaza344 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
12. Kadai chicken336 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
13. Chicken shawarma476 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 roll · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
14. Chicken hakka noodles458 kcal · 23 g protein · 1 plate · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
15. Chicken momos321 kcal · 18 g protein · 6 pieces · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal
16. Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl · Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal

How to use the list

• Lean on the top half for protein; use the rest for energy around training.
• Numbers assume home recipes with 5–8 g of oil or ghee a serving. Restaurant versions often carry double.