Is chicken malai tikka good for muscle gain?
Yes. One serving is a full protein meal. One serving (6 pieces · 150 g) has 305 kcal and 37 g protein.
305kcal
37 gprotein
1 gcarbs
17 gfat
Why
- 12 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 305 kcal a serving is 11% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 37 g is 26% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 50% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
6 pieces gives 37 g protein in 305 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 153 | 18 g |
| 6 pieces | 305 | 37 g |
| 9 pieces | 458 | 55 g |
More protein a serving in grills and eggs
- Tandoori chicken423 kcal · 39 g protein · 2 leg pieces
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl