Is chicken tikka good for muscle gain?
Yes. One serving is a full protein meal. One serving (6 pieces · 150 g) has 243 kcal and 35 g protein.
243kcal
35 gprotein
2 gcarbs
10 gfat
Why
- 14.6 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 243 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 35 g is 25% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
6 pieces gives 35 g protein in 243 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 122 | 18 g |
| 6 pieces | 243 | 35 g |
| 9 pieces | 365 | 53 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