Calories in Butter Chicken

Indian🟢 Vegetarian (Egg)

Also known as: murgh makhani, chicken makhani

Typically prepared: simmered. Slow simmering builds flavor without extra fat. Deep frying would add ~45% more calories.

388

calories per 1 bowl (250g)

21.3g

Carbs

30g

Protein

21.3g

Fat

2.5g

Fiber

What's in Butter Chicken?

Approximate ingredient breakdown by weight

Chicken

40%

Tomato puree

25%

Cream

15%

Onions

Butter

Spices

Regional Variations

The same dish, different traditions

Delhi restaurant style

More cream, sweeter, bright orange color

↑ Higher calories

Punjabi home style

Less cream, more tomato, homemade garam masala

↓ Lower calories

Nutrition per 100g

Calories155 kcal

Carbohydrates8.5g

Protein12g

Fat8.5g

Fiber1g

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Sources & Disclaimer

Nutritional values are approximate and based on standard recipes and preparation methods. Data compiled from USDA FoodData Central, Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT/NIN Hyderabad), and established nutritional references.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central · NIN India (IFCT)