Is chilli chicken good for weight loss?
Yes. It is one of the better picks. One serving (1 plate · 200 g) has 354 kcal and 30 g protein.
354kcal
30 gprotein
16 gcarbs
19 gfat
Why
- 8.4 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 354 kcal a serving is 20% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 30 g is 25% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 48% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1 plate keeps it to 354 kcal with 30 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 177 | 15 g |
| 1 plate | 354 | 30 g |
| 1½ plate | 531 | 45 g |
More protein per calorie in chicken dishes
- Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl
- Chicken tikka masala276 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Chicken keema286 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 180 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