Is chicken tikka masala good for muscle gain?
Yes. One serving is a full protein meal. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 276 kcal and 29 g protein.
276kcal
29 gprotein
5 gcarbs
15 gfat
Why
- 10.4 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 276 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 29 g is 21% 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
1 katori gives 29 g protein in 276 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 138 | 14 g |
| 1 katori | 276 | 29 g |
| 1½ katori | 413 | 43 g |
| 2 katori | 551 | 57 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