Chicken Curry Calories & Nutrition

Chicken Curry has 243 calories per 1 katori (122 kcal per 100 g)

North Indian Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
243 kcal

Chicken Curry Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Chicken Curry broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 122 kcal 12.5 g 3 g 6.5 g
1 katori 150 g 182 kcal 18.8 g 4.5 g 9.8 g
1 bowl standard 200 g 243 kcal 25 g 6 g 13 g
2 katori 300 g 365 kcal 37.5 g 9 g 19.5 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Chicken Curry (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 243 kcal 122 kcal 12%
Protein 25 g 12.5 g 50%
Carbohydrates 6 g 3 g 2%
Fat 13 g 6.5 g 20%
Fiber 1 g 0.5 g 4%
Sugar 2 g 1 g 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 25 g · 41%
Carbs 6 g · 10%
Fat 13 g · 49%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 243 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 52 min
Cycling 35 min
Running 26 min
Yoga 69 min

Is Chicken Curry good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Chicken Curry carries roughly 122 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 12.5 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Chicken Curry good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Chicken Curry provides about 12.5 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 10.3 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Chicken Curry

Control the oil.

About Chicken Curry

Home-style chicken curry.

Frequently asked questions about Chicken Curry

1 bowl (200 g) contains approximately 243 calories, along with 25 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

100 g of Chicken Curry contains about 122 calories, 12.5 g protein, 3 g carbs and 6.5 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 365 calories and 37.5 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Chicken Curry carries roughly 122 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 12.5 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Chicken Curry contains about 12.5 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Chicken Curry provides roughly 3 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Chicken Curry is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 243 calories in 1 bowl chicken curry takes brisk walking for about 52 minutes, or cycling for about 35 minutes, or running for about 26 minutes, or yoga for about 69 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 29 August 2026

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