Per 6 pieces (150g)
280kcal
Protein
36g
52% of energy
Carbs
6g
9% of energy
Fat
12g
39% of energy
Indian food · protein sources
Chicken Tikka
- Serving
- 6 pieces · 150g
- Macro lead
- Protein-forward
- Fiber / serving
- 1 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (150g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 187 kcal |
| Protein | 36 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 6 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 0.7 g |
How Indian lifters use Chicken Tikka
Every gram of protein you can source from real food beats a scoop. Weigh raw when you can — a '150g chicken' portion at a restaurant is often 90g cooked. Protein-forward — treat it as one of your daily protein anchors.
Where it fits in your day
Spread across 3–4 meals to keep muscle-protein synthesis triggered every 3–4 hours. Best slots for Chicken Tikka: breakfast, post-workout, and dinner. Don't stack all your daily protein into one meal — you cap absorption around 40–50g per sitting.
Cost & convenience
High protein density (24g/100g). In India, this makes it one of the more cost-effective ways to hit daily protein — cheaper per gram than most imported whey brands. Buy in bulk and store correctly to bring the cost down further.
Common myth
"You need 2× the protein if you lift" — the evidence caps out around 1.6–2.2g/kg bodyweight. Anything above that is expensive urine.
Swaps & pairings
Similar protein sources
Paneer Tikka 320 kcal · 22g protein per servingPaneer Butter Masala 380 kcal · 14g protein per servingMatar Paneer 300 kcal · 13g protein per servingEgg White (boiled) 17 kcal · 3.6g protein per servingAnda Bhurji (2 eggs) 240 kcal · 14g protein per servingEgg Curry (2 eggs) 280 kcal · 16g protein per serving
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~2000 kcal Cut — Non-Veg
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Frequently asked
Is Chicken Tikka good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 6 pieces costs you 280 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Chicken Tikka should I eat per day?
Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.
Is Chicken Tikka high in protein?
Yes — it's protein-dominant at 24g per 100g. Use it as one of your protein anchors for the day.
Can I eat Chicken Tikka pre or post workout?
Yes — protein post-workout is a good habit. Pre-workout, keep the portion smaller so digestion doesn't compete with training intensity.
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