Calories in Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka has about 324 calories per 1 piece (leg quarter) (180 g), or 180 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 45 g protein, 5.4 g carbs and 14.4 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 piece (leg quarter) (180 g) | 1 boneless serving (150 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | 324 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 45 g | 37.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 5.4 g | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 14.4 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 1.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 900 mg | 750 mg |
About Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka is marinated chicken grilled over charcoal — one of the leanest things you can order at a Pakistani BBQ. A leg-quarter piece gives about 325 kcal and 45 g protein; boneless tikka boti is similar per gram.
Tip: Tikka with salad and one roti is a genuinely good 500 kcal high-protein dinner. The damage at a BBQ comes from naan, seekh kebab fat and the cream-based sauces.
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Common questions
How many calories are in chicken tikka?+
About 324 kcal per 1 piece (leg quarter) (180 g), or 180 kcal per 100 g. Grilled, not fried: one of the highest-protein, lowest-fat desi dishes.
How many calories in 1 boneless serving of chicken tikka?+
1 boneless serving (150 g) is roughly 270 kcal with 37.5 g protein, 4.5 g carbs and 12 g fat.
Is chicken tikka high in protein?+
Yes — 1 piece (leg quarter) gives about 45 g protein for 324 kcal, which is 56% of its calories from protein.
Is chicken tikka good for weight loss?+
Chicken Tikka is moderate in calories (180 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 180 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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