Calories in chicken curry
1 bowl of chicken curry (248 g) has 320 calories, with 29.3 g of protein, 8.4 g of carbs and 18.8 g of fat. That's 129 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 bowl (248 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Protein | 29.3 g | 11.8 g |
| Carbs | 8.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 18.8 g | 7.6 g |
| Fibre | 3.5 g | 1.4 g |
Figures are from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). INDB works from home-cooked recipes, so a restaurant version will usually have more calories.
Is chicken curry good for a gym diet?
A good protein source, with 9.1 g for every 100 calories. A boiled egg, for comparison, gives 8.1 g.
Most of its calories come from fat (53%), then protein (37%) and carbs (11%).
What's in it
Made with tomatoes, ginger, onions, chicken breast and yogurt (curd), plus spices and cooking oil or ghee. Each extra teaspoon of oil or ghee adds about 44 calories, which is where home and restaurant versions differ most.
How to make it
Takes about 45 minutes.
- Marinate chicken with curd, salt, turmeric and chilli powder for 20 minutes.
- Cook onion, ginger and garlic in oil until deep golden.
- Add tomato and spices; cook until the oil separates.
- Add the chicken and cook on medium for 5 minutes.
- Add a little water, cover and cook 20 minutes until tender.
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