Is tandoori chicken good for muscle gain?
Yes. One serving is a full protein meal. One serving (2 leg pieces) has 423 kcal and 39 g protein.
423kcal
39 gprotein
2 gcarbs
30 gfat
Why
- 9.2 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 423 kcal a serving is 15% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 39 g is 28% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 64% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 pieces gives 39 g protein in 423 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 212 | 19 g |
| 2 pieces | 423 | 39 g |
| 4 pieces | 846 | 78 g |
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