Calorie guide · Turkish
Chicken and ricecalories and macros
One serving of Chicken and rice has about 520 kcal, with 34 g protein, 64 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat. That is roughly 27% of calories from protein, 50% from carbs and 23% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein34 g27%
- Carbs64 g50%
- Fat13 g23%
Tavuklu pilav is a Turkish street and home favourite of 80 g of rice cooked in chicken broth and topped with 130 g of shredded chicken breast, olive oil and black pepper. A serving is roughly 520 kcal with 34 g of protein and 13 g of fat, and about half of the calories come from its 64 g of carbohydrates.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~330 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 520 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 34 g | 27% |
| Carbs | 19.4 g | 64 g | 50% |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 13 g | 23% |
How many calories in 100 g of Chicken and rice?
A typical serving of Chicken and rice weighs about 330 g, so 100 g has about 158 kcal, 10.3 g protein, 19.4 g carbohydrates and 3.9 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 165 g | 260 | 17 g | 32 g | 6.5 g |
| 1 serving | 330 g | 520 | 34 g | 64 g | 13 g |
| 1½ servings | 495 g | 780 | 51 g | 96 g | 19.5 g |
| 2 servings | 660 g | 1040 | 68 g | 128 g | 26 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 158 | 10.3 g | 19.4 g | 3.9 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 315 | 20.6 g | 38.8 g | 7.9 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Chicken and rice
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 13% |
Allergens in Chicken and rice
A typical recipe of Chicken and rice contains none of the 14 main allergens. Sauces and kitchens differ, so check the label or ask if you have an allergy.
Which diets does Chicken and rice fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Chicken and rice?
For a 70 kg adult, the 520 kcal in one serving is about 121 minutes of comfortable walking or 88 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 121 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 88 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Rice cooked in chicken broth and topped with tender shredded chicken, a simple, filling meal high in protein.
- 130g Chicken Breast
- 80g Rice
- Chicken Broth
- Olive Oil, Black Pepper
How to make it
- Simmer 130 g of chicken breast in about 500 ml of lightly salted water for 20 minutes until cooked through, then lift it out and keep the broth.
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Rinse 80 g of rice and stir it in the olive oil for 1–2 minutes.
- Add about 160 ml of the hot chicken broth, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest the rice for 10 minutes, then serve it topped with the chicken and black pepper.
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How to make it lighter
- Street versions are often cooked with butter or chicken fat; at home, measure the olive oil.
- Add chickpeas or a side salad, or swap part of the rice for bulgur, for more fibre.
- Use skinless breast meat and keep the rice to the measured portion.
Lighter alternatives
More Turkish dishes
Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken and rice?
A typical serving of Chicken and rice has about 520 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken and rice?
About 158 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 330 g with 520 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Chicken and rice high in protein?
Yes. With about 34 g of protein per serving (27% of its calories), Chicken and rice is a good protein source.
Can I eat Chicken and rice while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Chicken and rice?
Roughly 121 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 88 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Chicken and rice vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Chicken and rice contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken and rice gluten-free?
A typical serving is made without gluten-containing ingredients. If you have coeliac disease, check every label for cross-contamination.
How can I make Chicken and rice lighter?
Street versions are often cooked with butter or chicken fat; at home, measure the olive oil. Add chickpeas or a side salad, or swap part of the rice for bulgur, for more fibre. Use skinless breast meat and keep the rice to the measured portion.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (330 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.