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Chicken dishes

Chicken curries and chicken biryanis from across India, from everyday home-style curry to Malabar and Hyderabadi dishes. Compare each variety's weight-management rating, calories per serving and where to find it

The short answer

Across the 4 varieties of chicken dishes we compare, a serving has about 384 to 867 kcal: Chicken curry is the lightest (about 384 kcal for 1 bowl, about 250 g) and Thalassery biryani (chicken) the heaviest (about 867 kcal for 1 plate, about 470 g). For weight management, Chicken curry and Malabar chicken curry rate highest (2.5/5, moderate fit), judged on calories per gram, protein and fibre for the calories, and the size of a regular serving.

Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 6 Nov 2026 · How we review

Chicken dishes

Average weight-management rating

2.0 / 5Rated 2 out of 5. Limited fit for weight management

Average of the 4 varieties, rounded to the nearest half star. Varieties range from 2.0 to 2.5.

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Calories per serving
384 to 867 kcal
Best for weight management
Chicken curry and Malabar chicken curry · 2.5/5
Lightest
Chicken curry · 384 kcal
Varieties compared
4

How many calories are in chicken dishes?

Calories per serving, lowest first
VarietyCaloriesFor weight management
Chicken curry1 bowl (about 250 g)384 kcal2.5/5Moderate fit
Malabar chicken curry1 katori (about 210 g)392 kcal2.5/5Moderate fit
Hyderabadi dum biryani (chicken)1 plate (about 520 g)831 kcal2.0/5Limited fit
Thalassery biryani (chicken)1 plate (about 470 g)867 kcal2.0/5Limited fit

Which chicken dish is best for weight management?

  • Chicken curry

    Chicken curry

    Across India

    2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
    How this is worked out
    Calories per gram (35%)
    1.53 kcal · 73/100
    Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
    6.8 g · 68/100
    Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
    0.6 g · 20/100
    Portion (20%)
    384 of 200 kcal (side dish) · 0/100
    Per 100 g
    153.4 kcal · P 10.4 g · C 3.1 g · F 11.1 g

    Score 46.2 of 100 = 2.5 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Swasthi's Recipes, Chicken Curry, 2017.

    384 kcal

    1 bowl (about 250 g)

    About 1 hr 15 min of brisk walking uses similar energy

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  • Malabar chicken curry

    Malabar chicken curry

    Malabar coast, Kerala

    Also in:Malabar dishes

    2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
    How this is worked out
    Calories per gram (35%)
    1.86 kcal · 63/100
    Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
    7.1 g · 71/100
    Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
    0.8 g · 27/100
    Portion (20%)
    392 of 200 kcal (side dish) · 0/100
    Per 100 g
    186.5 kcal · P 13.3 g · C 3.4 g · F 13.4 g

    Score 45.2 of 100 = 2.5 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Sanjeev Kapoor, Malabar Chicken Curry, 2017.

    392 kcal

    1 katori (about 210 g)

    About 1 hr 15 min of brisk walking uses similar energy

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  • Hyderabadi dum biryani (chicken)

    Hyderabadi dum biryani (chicken)

    Hyderabad, Telangana

    Also in:Biryani

    2.0 / 5Rated 2 out of 5. Limited fit for weight management
    How this is worked out
    Calories per gram (35%)
    1.60 kcal · 71/100
    Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
    4.3 g · 43/100
    Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
    0.6 g · 21/100
    Portion (20%)
    831 of 550 kcal (main meal) · 0/100
    Per 100 g
    159.9 kcal · P 6.8 g · C 18.4 g · F 6.5 g

    Score 39.5 of 100 = 2.0 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Swasthi's Recipes, Chicken Dum Biryani, 2017.

    831 kcal

    1 plate (about 520 g)

    About 2 hr 40 min of brisk walking uses similar energy

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  • Thalassery biryani (chicken)

    Thalassery biryani (chicken)

    Thalassery, Kerala (Malabar coast)

    Also in:BiryaniMalabar dishes

    2.0 / 5Rated 2 out of 5. Limited fit for weight management
    How this is worked out
    Calories per gram (35%)
    1.84 kcal · 63/100
    Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
    3.7 g · 37/100
    Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
    0.7 g · 22/100
    Portion (20%)
    867 of 550 kcal (main meal) · 0/100
    Per 100 g
    184.4 kcal · P 6.8 g · C 19.9 g · F 8.5 g

    Score 35.8 of 100 = 2.0 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Swasthi's Recipes, Thalassery biryani (Malabar biriyani), 2017.

    867 kcal

    1 plate (about 470 g)

    About 2 hr 45 min of brisk walking uses similar energy

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Walking times are for a 70 kg adult at a brisk pace (about 5.6 km/h). Enter your weight in How much should I eat? to make them yours.

Walking energy: Compendium of Physical Activities, 2011. Calories are estimates; restaurant portions vary. Ratings scored on 2026-11-03.

Are chicken dishes good for weight management?

On average, the 4 varieties of chicken dishes we compare rate 2.0/5 (limited fit) for weight management, but they differ a lot. Chicken curry and Malabar chicken curry are the better everyday choices; Thalassery biryani (chicken) (2.0/5, limited fit) is better kept to a smaller portion or an occasional meal. Adding vegetables, dal or curd on the side and keeping to one serving matters as much as which variety you pick.

Common questions about chicken dishes

How many calories are in chicken dishes?

About 384 to 867 kcal per serving, depending on the variety. Chicken curry is the lightest and Thalassery biryani (chicken) the heaviest.

Which chicken dish has the fewest calories?

Chicken curry, with about 384 kcal for 1 bowl, about 250 g.

Which chicken dish is best for weight management?

Chicken curry and Malabar chicken curry rate highest at 2.5/5, moderate fit. Ratings combine calories per gram, protein and fibre per 100 kcal, and the size of a regular serving, each scored against fixed limits.

How much walking uses the energy in a serving of chicken dish?

For a 70 kg adult walking briskly, about 1 hr 15 min for Chicken curry and 2 hr 45 min for Thalassery biryani (chicken).

Is chicken good for weight management?

Chicken gives a lot of protein for its calories. Curries with less oil and grilled or tandoori chicken fit better than butter chicken or fried chicken.

Is chicken biryani a healthy choice?

A full plate is close to a whole meal's energy; a half plate with raita and salad fits a weight-management day better.

About these ratings

Each rating combines four things, each scored from 0 to 100 against fixed limits: calories per gram (35%), protein per 100 kcal (25%), fibre per 100 kcal (20%), and the size of a regular serving compared with what that kind of dish should provide in a meal (20%). More than 15 g of added sugar in a serving caps the rating at 2 stars. A higher rating does not mean a dish causes weight loss. See the methodology for the formula.