Calories in Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken has about 370 calories per 1 serving (200 g), or 185 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 24 g protein, 12 g carbs and 26 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Estimated for a typical home-style recipe. Restaurant and homemade versions vary with oil, ghee and portion size.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (200 g) | 1 cup (240 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | 370 kcal | 444 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 24 g | 28.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 12 g | 14.4 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 26 g | 31.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g | 6 g | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg | 920 mg | 1104 mg |
About Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is tandoori-marinated chicken in a smooth tomato gravy finished with butter and cream. A restaurant serving is roughly 370 kcal, and the sauce rather than the chicken is where the fat sits.
Tip: Make it at home with yogurt in place of half the cream and a single tablespoon of butter at the end — same colour, about a third fewer calories.
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Common questions
How many calories are in butter chicken?+
About 370 kcal per 1 serving (200 g), or 185 kcal per 100 g. Sweet-savoury gravy with cream; the chicken itself is lean.
How many calories in 1 cup of butter chicken?+
1 cup (240 g) is roughly 444 kcal with 28.8 g protein, 14.4 g carbs and 31.2 g fat.
Is butter chicken high in protein?+
Yes — 1 serving gives about 24 g protein for 370 kcal, which is 26% of its calories from protein.
Is butter chicken good for weight loss?+
Butter Chicken is moderate in calories (185 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 200 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.