Chicken Yakhni Calories & Nutrition (चिकन यख़नी)

Chicken Yakhni has 149 calories per 1 katori (99 kcal per 100 g)

Dinner Health Rating: 10/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
149 kcal

Chicken Yakhni Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 99 kcal 10.7 g 0.8 g 6.1 g
1 katori standard 150 g 149 kcal 16 g 1.2 g 9.1 g
1 bowl 200 g 199 kcal 21.3 g 1.6 g 12.1 g
2 katori 300 g 298 kcal 32 g 2.4 g 18.2 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 Yakhni (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 149 kcal 99 kcal 7%
Protein 16 g 10.7 g 32%
Carbohydrates 1.2 g 0.8 g 0%
Fat 9.1 g 6.1 g 14%
Fiber 0.9 g 0.6 g 4%
Sugar 0.2 g 0.1 g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 16 g · 42%
Carbs 1.2 g · 3%
Fat 9.1 g · 54%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 149 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 32 min
Cycling 21 min
Running 16 min
Yoga 43 min

Is Chicken Yakhni good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Chicken Yakhni carries roughly 99 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 10.7 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 Yakhni good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Chicken Yakhni provides about 10.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 10.8 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 Yakhni

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal. High in protein for its calories, so it is a smart pick if you are trying to eat more protein.

About Chicken Yakhni

Chicken cooked in a mild, fennel-scented yogurt gravy, Kashmiri style.

Frequently asked questions about Chicken Yakhni

1 katori chicken yakhni (150 g) contains approximately 149 calories, along with 16 g protein, 1.2 g carbohydrates and 9.1 g fat.

1 katori chicken yakhni (150 g) mein lagbhag 149 calorie aur 16 g protein hota hai. Isme 1.2 g carbs aur 9.1 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी चिकन यख़नी (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 149 कैलोरी और 16 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 1.2 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 9.1 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Chicken Yakhni contains about 99 calories, 10.7 g protein, 0.8 g carbs and 6.1 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 298 calories and 32 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Chicken Yakhni carries roughly 99 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 10.7 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 Yakhni contains about 10.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Chicken Yakhni provides roughly 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 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 Yakhni is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 149 calories in 1 katori chicken yakhni takes brisk walking for about 32 minutes, or cycling for about 21 minutes, or running for about 16 minutes, or yoga for about 43 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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