Is chicken tikka good for weight loss?
Yes. It is one of the better picks. One serving (6 pieces · 150 g) has 243 kcal and 35 g protein.
243kcal
35 gprotein
2 gcarbs
10 gfat
Why
- 14.6 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 243 kcal a serving is 14% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 35 g is 29% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
9 pieces keeps it to 365 kcal with 53 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 122 | 18 g |
| 6 pieces | 243 | 35 g |
| 9 pieces | 365 | 53 g |
More protein per calorie in grills and eggs
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
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