How many calories in Chicken tikka masala?
Chicken tikka masala, 1 restaurant main (300 g): about 375 calories, with 33 g protein, 15 g carbs and 22 g fat. Across common recipes it usually ranges from 100 to 175 kcal per 100 g, depending on how it's made.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 restaurant main (300 g) | 1 cup (240 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | 375 kcal | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 33 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 15 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g | 22 g | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 3 g | 2 g |
What makes Chicken tikka masala higher or lower in calories?
Cream, oil or ghee in the sauce, the ratio of chicken to sauce and whether it is a ready meal or takeaway all change the calories. Rice or naan are not included.
Tips for a lighter portion
- The sauce is where the fat lives: curry sauce is about 95 kcal and 8.2 g fat per 100 g, so a lighter ladle of sauce lowers the total more than skipping the chicken.
- A 240 g cup of plain chicken curry is about 257 kcal; a 300 g restaurant main at about 125 kcal per 100 g would be roughly 375 kcal before rice or naan.
How long to burn off 1 restaurant main?
92min · Walking
33min · Running
47min · CyclingFor a 70 kg (154 lb) person, from the Compendium of Physical Activities (2024).
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Numbers come from the Tabaq food database and are checked against published food-composition tables. They are estimates: every kitchen is different. How we calculate · General information only, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or a registered dietitian.
