Calorie guide · Indian
Chicken biryanicalories and macros
One serving of Chicken biryani has about 650 kcal, with 38 g protein, 70 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat. That is roughly 24% of calories from protein, 44% from carbs and 32% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein38 g24%
- Carbs70 g44%
- Fat23 g32%
Chicken biryani is 150 g of boneless chicken thigh marinated in 50 g of yogurt and spices, layered with 75 g (dry weight) of basmati rice and onions fried in 15 g of ghee, then cooked together on low heat. A serving is roughly 650 kcal with 38 g of protein and 70 g of carbohydrates: the rice supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the ghee and chicken thigh provide most of the 23 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~480 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135 kcal | 650 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 38 g | 24% |
| Carbs | 14.6 g | 70 g | 44% |
| Fat | 4.8 g | 23 g | 32% |
How many calories in 100 g of Chicken biryani?
A typical serving of Chicken biryani weighs about 480 g, so 100 g has about 135 kcal, 7.9 g protein, 14.6 g carbohydrates and 4.8 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 240 g | 325 | 19 g | 35 g | 11.5 g |
| 1 serving | 480 g | 650 | 38 g | 70 g | 23 g |
| 1½ servings | 720 g | 975 | 57 g | 105 g | 34.5 g |
| 2 servings | 960 g | 1300 | 76 g | 140 g | 46 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 135 | 7.9 g | 14.6 g | 4.8 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 271 | 15.8 g | 29.2 g | 9.6 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Chicken biryani
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 11.8 g | 59% |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 185 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 µg | 42% |
Allergens in Chicken biryani
- Milk
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Chicken biryani 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 biryani?
For a 70 kg adult, the 650 kcal in one serving is about 152 minutes of comfortable walking or 111 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) | 152 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 111 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Yogurt-marinated chicken layered with fragrant basmati rice, crispy fried onions and fresh mint.
- 150g Chicken Thigh
- 75g Basmati Rice (dry)
- 50g Yogurt
- 15g Ghee
- Onion, Tomato, Mint, Biryani Spices
How to make it
- Cut 150 g boneless chicken thigh into pieces and mix with 50 g yogurt, biryani spices, salt and chopped mint. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Rinse 75 g basmati rice and soak it for 15 minutes. Boil it in plenty of salted water with whole spices for 5 minutes until two-thirds cooked, then drain.
- Fry 60 g thinly sliced onion in 15 g ghee in a heavy pot until deep golden. Lift out half of the onions for the top.
- Add 40 g chopped tomato and the marinated chicken to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Spread the par-cooked rice over the chicken, scatter the reserved onions and mint on top and add 2 tbsp water.
- Cover tightly and cook on very low heat for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Fluff gently and serve.
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How to make it lighter
- Use skinless chicken breast instead of thigh and halve the ghee; the dish keeps its aroma with noticeably less fat.
- Serve it with cucumber raita and a large salad, and keep the rice portion to one plate rather than going back for seconds.
- When ordering out, skip extra fried onions and buttery sides, as restaurant biryani is often cooked with much more ghee.
Lighter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken biryani?
A typical serving of Chicken biryani has about 650 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 biryani?
About 135 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 480 g with 650 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Chicken biryani high in protein?
Yes. With about 38 g of protein per serving (24% of its calories), Chicken biryani is a good protein source.
Can I eat Chicken biryani 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 biryani?
Roughly 152 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 111 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 biryani vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Chicken biryani contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken biryani 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 biryani lighter?
Use skinless chicken breast instead of thigh and halve the ghee; the dish keeps its aroma with noticeably less fat. Serve it with cucumber raita and a large salad, and keep the rice portion to one plate rather than going back for seconds. When ordering out, skip extra fried onions and buttery sides, as restaurant biryani is often cooked with much more ghee.
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 (480 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.