Chicken Handi Calories & Nutrition (चिकन हांडी)

Chicken Handi has 249 calories per 1 katori (166 kcal per 100 g)

Dinner Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
249 kcal

Chicken Handi Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 166 kcal 12.3 g 1.5 g 12.5 g
1 katori standard 150 g 249 kcal 18.5 g 2.2 g 18.7 g
1 bowl 200 g 332 kcal 24.7 g 2.9 g 24.9 g
2 katori 300 g 498 kcal 37 g 4.4 g 37.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Chicken Handi (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 249 kcal 166 kcal 12%
Protein 18.5 g 12.3 g 37%
Carbohydrates 2.2 g 1.5 g 1%
Fat 18.7 g 12.5 g 29%
Fiber 1 g 0.7 g 4%
Sugar 1.1 g 0.7 g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 18.5 g · 29%
Carbs 2.2 g · 4%
Fat 18.7 g · 67%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 249 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 53 min
Cycling 36 min
Running 27 min
Yoga 71 min

Is Chicken Handi good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Chicken Handi carries roughly 166 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 12.3 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 Handi good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Chicken Handi provides about 12.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 7.4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable 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 Handi

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Chicken Handi

Chicken cooked slowly in a clay pot with onion, tomato and cream.

Frequently asked questions about Chicken Handi

1 katori chicken handi (150 g) contains approximately 249 calories, along with 18.5 g protein, 2.2 g carbohydrates and 18.7 g fat.

1 katori chicken handi (150 g) mein lagbhag 249 calorie aur 18.5 g protein hota hai. Isme 2.2 g carbs aur 18.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी चिकन हांडी (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 249 कैलोरी और 18.5 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 2.2 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 18.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Chicken Handi contains about 166 calories, 12.3 g protein, 1.5 g carbs and 12.5 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 498 calories and 37 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Chicken Handi carries roughly 166 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 12.3 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 Handi contains about 12.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Chicken Handi provides roughly 1.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 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 Handi is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 249 calories in 1 katori chicken handi takes brisk walking for about 53 minutes, or cycling for about 36 minutes, or running for about 27 minutes, or yoga for about 71 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: 30 October 2026

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