ThaliScanCalories in tandoori chicken
1 piece of tandoori chicken (100 g): 145 kcal · 16.3 g protein · 2.8 g carbs · 7.9 g fat
Calories and macros in tandoori chicken by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (100 g) | 145 | 16.3 | 2.8 | 7.9 |
| 2 pieces (200 g) | 290 | 32.5 | 5.7 | 15.9 |
| 3 pieces (300 g) | 436 | 48.8 | 8.5 | 23.8 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in tandoori chicken
1 piece of tandoori chicken has 16.3 g protein. That is 45% of its calories, or 11.2 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 0.5 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with chicken, curd, onion, lemon, ginger, garlic, sunflower oil, food colour and garam masala.
Tandoori chicken on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pieces of tandoori chicken (200 g) | 290 | 32.5 |
| 1 naan (90 g) | 258 | 7.2 |
| Plate total | 548 | 39.7 |
Why tandoori chicken calorie numbers differ
Tandoori chicken is chicken marinated in curd, lemon, ginger, garlic and garam masala, then roasted at high heat until charred at the edges. Skin-on thigh or leg pieces hold much more than skinless breast, and oil brushed on during roasting adds more. Count pieces and note the cut, since a leg piece and a breast piece are not equivalent.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 31% of the calories in 1 piece of tandoori chicken.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 100 g per piece. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 piece of tandoori chicken?
1 piece of tandoori chicken (100 g) has 145 kcal, with 16.3 g protein, 2.8 g carbs and 7.9 g fat.
How many calories are in 2 pieces of tandoori chicken?
2 pieces of tandoori chicken (200 g) have 290 kcal and 32.5 g protein.
How much protein is in tandoori chicken?
1 piece of tandoori chicken has 16.3 g protein, and 100 g has 16.3 g.
How much does 1 piece of tandoori chicken weigh?
This chart uses 100 g for 1 piece of tandoori chicken, a typical home size. Size changes the calories, so weigh yours once to see how it compares.
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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.