Butter chicken calories
बटर चिकन
Tandoori chicken pieces cooked in a mild, creamy tomato gravy with butter, cream and spices.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Butter chicken (1 restaurant bowl (no naan or rice)) has about 400 kcal. Most servings fall between 300 and 560 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 400 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 12 g
- Fat
- 27 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 restaurant bowl (no naan or rice), about 250 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 28 g | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 12% |
| Fat | 27 g | 60% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| With 1 butter naan | 700 kcal |
| With 1 cup of jeera rice | 640 kcal |
| Home-style, less cream | 340 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Butter and cream in the gravy add most of the fat.
- Restaurant versions often use more cream than home cooking.
- Naan or rice usually adds 250 to 350 kcal.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less cream, or choose tandoori chicken, which has no gravy.
- Eat it with 1 plain roti instead of butter naan.
- Share one bowl and add a dal or vegetable dish.
How to log Butter chicken in Nibbs
Log the curry and the naan or rice as separate items, and note if the naan was buttered. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Butter chicken calorie questions
How many calories are in butter chicken?
A restaurant bowl of butter chicken (about 250 g) has about 400 kcal. Most bowls fall between 300 and 560 kcal. With a butter naan, the meal is about 700 kcal.
Is butter chicken high in protein?
Yes. A bowl has about 28 g of protein. It also has about 27 g of fat, mostly from butter and cream.
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