Is chicken seekh kebab good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (2 seekh) has 227 kcal and 24 g protein.
227kcal
24 gprotein
2 gcarbs
13 gfat
Why
- 10.7 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 227 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 24 g is 17% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 53% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
4 seekh gives 48 g protein in 454 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 seekh | 114 | 12 g |
| 2 seekh | 227 | 24 g |
| 4 seekh | 454 | 48 g |
More protein a serving in grills and eggs
- Tandoori chicken423 kcal · 39 g protein · 2 leg pieces
- Chicken malai tikka305 kcal · 37 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl