ThaliScanCalories in butter chicken
1 bowl of butter chicken (275 g): 377 kcal · 30.0 g protein · 13.9 g carbs · 23.9 g fat
Calories and macros in butter chicken by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ bowl (138 g) | 189 | 15.1 | 7.0 | 12.0 |
| 1 bowl (275 g) | 377 | 30.0 | 13.9 | 23.9 |
| 2 bowls (550 g) | 754 | 60.1 | 27.9 | 47.9 |
| 100 g | 137 | 10.9 | 5.1 | 8.7 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in butter chicken
1 bowl of butter chicken has 30.0 g protein. That is 32% of its calories, or 8.0 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 3.6 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with chicken, tomato, onion, green chillies, ginger, tomato puree, black pepper, ghee and coriander leaves.
Butter chicken on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| ½ bowl of butter chicken (138 g) | 189 | 15.1 |
| 1 naan (90 g) | 258 | 7.2 |
| Plate total | 447 | 22.3 |
Why butter chicken calorie numbers differ
Butter chicken is chicken in a smooth tomato gravy mellowed with ghee and black pepper. A home pot made with a little ghee sits far below a restaurant version finished with butter, cream and nut paste, which is what many menus mean by the name. Gravy depth and the number of chicken pieces in your bowl change the total as well.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 12% of the calories in 1 bowl of butter chicken.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 275 g per bowl. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 bowl of butter chicken?
1 bowl of butter chicken (275 g) has 377 kcal, with 30.0 g protein, 13.9 g carbs and 23.9 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of butter chicken?
100 g of butter chicken has 137 kcal and 10.9 g protein.
How much protein is in butter chicken?
1 bowl of butter chicken has 30.0 g protein, and 100 g has 10.9 g.
How much is 1 bowl of butter chicken?
This chart uses 275 g for 1 bowl of butter chicken, a typical home portion. A heaped or thin serving can weigh quite differently, so compare yours with that weight.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.