Calories in Tandoori chicken (2 pieces)
One serving of Tandoori chicken (2 pieces) is about 150 g, which comes to 278 kcal and 37.5 g of protein — roughly 19% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Tandoori chicken (2 pieces) nutrition
| Per | 1 serving (150 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 278 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 37.5 g | 25.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 3.0 g |
| Fat | 12.0 g | 8.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is a genuinely high-protein choice for its calories.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Paneer fried rice — 462 kcal per plate
- Veg hakka noodles — 450 kcal per plate
- Chicken fried rice — 450 kcal per plate
- Egg hakka noodles — 475 kcal per plate
Common questions
How many calories in 1 serving of Tandoori chicken (2 pieces)?
About 278 kcal per serving (150 g), and 185 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Tandoori chicken (2 pieces)?
About 37.5 g per serving, which is 25.0 g per 100 g.
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