# Calories in Chicken Tikka

Grilled boneless chicken tikka has roughly 150-180 calories per 100 g, with about 24 g of protein. One piece of about 30 g is around 50 calories, and a restaurant plate of 250 g is about 410. Butter basting raises it, and chicken tikka masala, cooked in a creamy gravy, is a different and much richer dish.

## Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |

## Calories by Serving Size

| Serving | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (30 g) | 30 g | ~50 kcal |
| Half plate (150 g) | 150 g | ~250 kcal |
| 6 pieces (180 g) | 180 g | ~295 kcal |
| Full plate (250 g) | 250 g | ~410 kcal |

Typical USDA-style reference values; real dishes vary with ingredients and cooking method.

## Quick Answer

Chicken tikka has roughly 165 calories per 100 g, with about 24 g of protein. One piece of about 30 g is around 50 calories, six pieces are about 295, and a full restaurant plate of 250 g is roughly 410.

Chicken tikka is boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled or baked in a tandoor. That makes it one of the leanest, highest-protein choices on a desi menu. The calories climb when it is basted with butter or served in tikka masala gravy.

## Why Chicken Tikka Calories Vary

Chicken tikka is fairly consistent, but these details change the number:

- Breast meat versus thigh, which is juicier and higher in fat
- Butter or ghee basting during grilling
- Malai or cream-based marinades, which add fat
- Oil in the marinade
- Restaurant portion sizes, which vary widely
- Chicken tikka masala, which adds a cream and butter gravy
- Dips and sides such as mint chutney, naan and rice

Plain tandoori tikka is predictable. Malai tikka and tikka masala need a richer entry.

## How Chicken Tikka Fits a Calorie Deficit

Chicken tikka is one of the best choices for a calorie deficit at a desi restaurant: high in protein, low in carbs and filling. Where the meal climbs:

- Butter naan or paratha eaten alongside
- Malai tikka instead of regular tikka
- Ordering tikka masala, which can be 500-700 calories per bowl with gravy
- Large shared platters where pieces are not counted

A plate of chicken tikka with salad, mint chutney and one roti is a high-protein restaurant meal of about 450-550 calories.

## How to Make Chicken Tikka Lower in Calories

Chicken tikka is already lean. These choices keep it that way:

- Choose regular tandoori tikka over malai tikka
- Ask for no butter basting
- Use breast meat when cooking at home
- Pair with salad and roti rather than naan and rice
- Use mint and yogurt chutney instead of creamy dips
- Choose tikka over tikka masala when eating out

Picking plain tikka over tikka masala can save 250-350 calories per meal while keeping the same chicken.

## How to Track Chicken Tikka in SlimAI

1. Open SlimAI and add the meal.
2. Search the food database for chicken tikka and set the pieces or grams.
3. Or photograph your plate, and the scan names the dish and estimates the serving.
4. Voice and free-text logging work too: "six pieces of chicken tikka with one roti".
5. Adjust the serving to match what you ate, and edit ingredients if it was butter-basted.
6. Log naan, rice or chutney separately, then save.

Because chicken tikka is mostly protein, it is a useful dish to log accurately if you are tracking a protein goal.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many calories are in chicken tikka?

Chicken tikka has roughly 150-180 calories per 100 g. One piece of about 30 g is around 50 calories, and a full restaurant plate is about 400-450.

### How much protein is in chicken tikka?

About 24 g of protein per 100 g. Six pieces (about 180 g) give roughly 43 g of protein.

### Is chicken tikka good for weight loss?

Yes. Chicken tikka is high in protein and low in carbs. Choose plain tikka over malai or tikka masala, and pair it with salad and roti.

### How do I log chicken tikka in SlimAI?

Search "chicken tikka" in SlimAI and set the number of pieces or grams, or photograph your plate. Log naan and rice separately.

Source: https://www.slimai.ai/foods/desi/chicken-tikka-calories

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