Nutrition Facts

Calories in Chilli chicken

One serving of chilli chicken (1 bowl, about 387 g) has about 769 calories and 37.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 199 calories and 9.6 g of protein.

769calories37.1gprotein11.2gcarbs64.2gfat

Per serving: 1 bowl, 387 g

The numbers, laid out

Full Breakdown

AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
1 bowl (387 g)769 kcal37.1 g11.2 g64.2 g3.9 g
2 bowls (774 g)1538 kcal74.2 g22.4 g128.4 g7.8 g
100 g199 kcal9.6 g2.9 g16.6 g1 g

Protein, Carbs and Fat in Chilli chicken

One serving of chilli chicken (1 bowl, about 387 g) has about 37.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 9.6 g.

  • Carbs 6%
  • Fat 75%
  • Protein 19%

About 75% of the calories in chilli chicken come from fat, 19% from protein and 6% from carbohydrate. One serving is about 38% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.

How Chilli chicken Compares

DishPer servingPer 100 gProtein per 100 g
Chilli chicken769 kcal per 1 bowl199 kcal9.6 g
Butter chicken–137 kcal10.9 g
Cajun chicken310 kcal per 1 chicken breast185 kcal12.7 g
Ginger chicken496 kcal per 1 bowl129 kcal8.2 g
Handi chicken385 kcal per 1 plate166 kcal12.3 g
Lemon chicken487 kcal per 1 plate170 kcal20.2 g

Common Questions

How many calories are in chilli chicken?

One serving of chilli chicken (1 bowl, about 387 g) has about 769 calories and 37.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 199 calories and 9.6 g of protein.

How much protein is in chilli chicken?

One serving of chilli chicken (1 bowl, about 387 g) has about 37.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 9.6 g.

How many carbs and how much fat are in chilli chicken?

One serving of chilli chicken (1 bowl, about 387 g) has about 11.2 g of carbohydrate, 64.2 g of fat and 3.9 g of fibre.

How many calories are in 2 bowls of chilli chicken?

Two servings of chilli chicken (2 bowls, about 774 g) have about 1538 calories and 74.2 g of protein.

Where do the calories in chilli chicken come from?

About 75% of the calories in chilli chicken come from fat, 19% from protein and 6% from carbohydrate. One serving is about 38% of a 2,000 kcal day.

Which has more calories, chilli chicken or butter chicken?

Per 100 g, chilli chicken has about 199 calories and butter chicken has about 137, so chilli chicken has more.

Good to Know

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Chilli chicken” (ASC244), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.

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