Calories in Chicken Tikka Masala
A typical 1-cup serving of chicken tikka masala (~250g) is approximately 440 kcal — chicken in a tomato-cream sauce with butter and spices.
Nutrition by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup chicken tikka masala (~250g) | 440 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 2 |
| 1/2 cup (~125g) | 220 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| Restaurant entree (~350g) | 615 | 25 | 39 | 39 | 3 |
| 100g chicken tikka masala | 176 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 0.8 |
About these numbers
Chicken tikka masala combines marinated grilled chicken (high protein) with a tomato-cream-butter sauce (high fat). The protein contribution is excellent (28g per cup) but the fat content from cream, butter, and oil pushes total calories meaningfully higher than the chicken alone.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories in chicken tikka masala?
- A typical 1-cup serving (~250g) is approximately 440 kcal. Restaurant entree portions (350g+) reach 600–700 kcal. Per 100g: 176 kcal. The variance is huge across restaurants due to cream and butter quantity.
- Is chicken tikka masala good for diabetes?
- Moderately. Low carbs (18g per cup), but high fat slows digestion. Per cup, glycemic load is low (~7). Pair with reduced rice/naan portions to keep total meal carbs manageable.
- Is chicken tikka masala good for weight loss?
- In measured portions. 1 cup (440 kcal) fits in most calorie targets if you skip large naan/rice portions. Restaurant entree sizes are calorie-heavy — share or take half home.
- Lower-calorie version possible?
- Yes — substitute coconut milk or Greek yoghurt for cream, reduce butter, increase tomato base. Home preparation can cut calories 30-40% while retaining flavour.
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