Calories and protein in tandoori chicken
One serving is 2 leg pieces. Non-vegetarian.
423kcal
39 gprotein
2 gcarbs
30 gfat
- Tandoori chicken gives 9.2 g protein per 100 kcal, which makes it a strong protein source.
- Fat gives 64% of the calories. Using half the cooking oil (5 g in one serving) saves about 23 kcal.
- One serving already covers a full protein meal (25 g or more).
By portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 212 | 19 g | 1 g | 15 g |
| 2 pieces | 423 | 39 g | 2 g | 30 g |
| 4 pieces | 846 | 78 g | 3 g | 60 g |
What is in one serving
| Ingredient | Amount | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, curry cut, raw | 200 g | 360 | 38 g |
| Curd (dahi), toned milk | 30 g | 18 | 1 g |
| Cooking oil | 5 g | 45 | 0 g |
Home recipes vary, most of all in oil and ghee. Change the amounts in the app and the numbers follow.
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