ThaliScanCalories in chicken pulao
1 full plate of chicken pulao (325 g): 493 kcal · 19.7 g protein · 41.6 g carbs · 27.6 g fat
Calories and macros in chicken pulao by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half plate (163 g) | 247 | 9.9 | 20.9 | 13.8 |
| 1 full plate (325 g) | 493 | 19.7 | 41.6 | 27.6 |
| 2 full plates (650 g) | 987 | 39.5 | 83.2 | 55.1 |
| 100 g | 152 | 6.1 | 12.8 | 8.5 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in chicken pulao
1 full plate of chicken pulao has 19.7 g protein. That is 16% of its calories, or 4.0 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 5.3 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with stock cube, chicken, parboiled rice, onion, cashews and ginger.
Chicken pulao on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Half a plate of chicken pulao (163 g) | 247 | 9.9 |
| 1 medium katori of lauki raita (153 g) | 86 | 6.1 |
| Plate total | 333 | 16.0 |
Why chicken pulao calorie numbers differ
Chicken pulao is rice cooked with bone-in chicken, onion, ginger and cashew nuts in a seasoned stock. Chicken with skin releases fat into the rice, so skin-on pieces and the amount of cashew push the calories up, and heavily fried onions add more. The chicken-to-rice ratio varies, so check how much meat is on your plate.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 9% of the calories in 1 full plate of chicken pulao.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 325 g per full plate. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 full plate of chicken pulao?
1 full plate of chicken pulao (325 g) has 493 kcal, with 19.7 g protein, 41.6 g carbs and 27.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken pulao?
100 g of chicken pulao has 152 kcal and 6.1 g protein.
How much protein is in chicken pulao?
1 full plate of chicken pulao has 19.7 g protein, and 100 g has 6.1 g.
How much is 1 full plate of chicken pulao?
This chart uses 325 g for 1 full plate of chicken pulao, 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.