Hainanese chicken rice calories
海南鸡饭
Steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken fat, stock, ginger and pandan, plus chilli sauce, ginger paste and cucumber.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Hainanese chicken rice (1 plate with steamed chicken, chicken rice, chilli and ginger) has about 560 kcal. Most servings fall between 450 and 750 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 80 g
- Fat
- 14 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 plate with steamed chicken, chicken rice, chilli and ginger, about 370 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 560 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 28 g | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 57% |
| Fat | 14 g | 23% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Roasted chicken rice | 610 kcal |
| Chicken thigh portion, skin on | 620 kcal |
| With extra rice | 750 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The rice is cooked in chicken fat and stock, so it has more calories than plain white rice.
- Chicken skin adds fat, and thigh meat has more fat than breast meat.
- Chilli sauce, dark soy sauce and ginger paste add sodium and some oil.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less rice, or plain white rice if the stall has it.
- Choose breast meat and remove the skin.
- Add a side of blanched vegetables with less oyster sauce.
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Hainanese chicken rice calorie questions
How many calories are in Hainanese chicken rice?
A typical plate of steamed chicken rice has about 560 kcal. Most plates fall between 450 and 750 kcal. Roasted chicken rice has about 610 kcal.
Is steamed or roasted chicken rice lower in calories?
Steamed chicken rice is usually a little lower, at about 560 kcal against 610 kcal for roasted. Less rice and no chicken skin save more calories than the choice of chicken.
Is chicken rice healthy?
Chicken rice gives a good amount of protein, but the rice is cooked in fat and the plate is high in sodium. Breast meat without skin and less rice make it a lighter meal.
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