Country Chicken Calories & Nutrition (देसी मुर्गा)

Country Chicken has 180 calories per 100g (180 kcal per 100 g)

Protein Foods Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
180 kcal

Country Chicken Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 90 kcal 11.1 g 0 g 5.1 g
100 g standard 100 g 180 kcal 22.1 g 0 g 10.2 g
200 g 200 g 360 kcal 44.2 g 0 g 20.4 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 — Country Chicken (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 180 kcal 180 kcal 9%
Protein 22.1 g 22.1 g 44%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g 0%
Fat 10.2 g 10.2 g 16%
Fiber 0 g 0 g 0%
Sugar 0 g 0 g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 22.1 g · 49%
Carbs 0 g · 0%
Fat 10.2 g · 51%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 180 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 39 min
Cycling 26 min
Running 19 min
Yoga 51 min

Is Country Chicken good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Country Chicken carries roughly 180 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 22.1 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 Country Chicken good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Country Chicken provides about 22.1 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 12.3 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 Country Chicken

Grill, bake, steam or curry it with little oil rather than deep-frying. Trim visible fat and skin to cut calories without losing protein.

About Country Chicken

Free-range country chicken breast with skin, leaner and firmer than broiler.

Frequently asked questions about Country Chicken

100 g of country chicken contains approximately 180 calories, along with 22.1 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 10.2 g fat.

100 gram desi murga (100 g) mein lagbhag 180 calorie aur 22.1 g protein hota hai. Isme 0 g carbs aur 10.2 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम देसी मुर्गा (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 180 कैलोरी और 22.1 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 0 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 10.2 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

Yes — a good choice. Country Chicken carries roughly 180 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 22.1 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.

Country Chicken contains about 22.1 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Country Chicken provides roughly 0 g of carbohydrates and 0 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.

Country Chicken is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 180 calories in 100 g of country chicken takes brisk walking for about 39 minutes, or cycling for about 26 minutes, or running for about 19 minutes, or yoga for about 51 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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