Calories in Chicken Pulao
Chicken Pulao has about 465 calories per 1 plate (300 g), or 155 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 24 g protein, 63 g carbs and 13.5 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 plate (300 g) | 1 cup (180 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | 465 kcal | 279 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 24 g | 14.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g | 63 g | 37.8 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g | 13.5 g | 8.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g | 2.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg | 1140 mg | 684 mg |
About Chicken Pulao
Pulao is rice cooked in a chicken or meat stock (yakhni) with whole spices, so the flavour is in the rice itself rather than a separate masala layer. It is usually a little lighter than biryani because there is no fried-onion-and-ghee layering step, though the amount of oil used to fry the onions at the start varies a lot.
Tip: Pulao made with stock from boiled chicken is one of the easier desi rice dishes to keep around 450 kcal per plate.
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Common questions
How many calories are in chicken pulao?+
About 465 kcal per 1 plate (300 g), or 155 kcal per 100 g. Pulao usually has less oil than biryani but the exact number depends on how much the onions were fried.
How many calories in 1 cup of chicken pulao?+
1 cup (180 g) is roughly 279 kcal with 14.4 g protein, 37.8 g carbs and 8.1 g fat.
Is chicken pulao high in protein?+
Yes — 1 plate gives about 24 g protein for 465 kcal, which is 21% of its calories from protein.
Is chicken pulao good for weight loss?+
Chicken Pulao is moderate in calories (155 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 300 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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