Is tandoori chicken good for weight loss?
Yes. It is one of the better picks. 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 24% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 39 g is 33% of 120 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
1 piece keeps it to 212 kcal with 19 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 212 | 19 g |
| 2 pieces | 423 | 39 g |
| 4 pieces | 846 | 78 g |
More protein per calorie in grills and eggs
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g
- Egg white omelette85 kcal · 11 g protein · 3 egg whites
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