Is chicken keema good for muscle gain?
Yes. One serving is a full protein meal. One serving (1 katori · 180 g) has 286 kcal and 26 g protein.
286kcal
26 gprotein
8 gcarbs
16 gfat
Why
- 9 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 286 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 26 g is 19% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 52% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1 katori gives 26 g protein in 286 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 143 | 13 g |
| 1 katori | 286 | 26 g |
| 1½ katori | 429 | 39 g |
| 2 katori | 572 | 52 g |
More protein a serving in chicken dishes
- Chilli chicken354 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 plate · 200 g
- Chicken 65341 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 plate · 150 g
- Chicken tikka masala276 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g