Chicken tikka masala calories: per serving, by cream level and with rice
Chicken tikka masala is tender chicken in a rich tomato-and-cream sauce. Its calories move most with the portion size, how much cream and butter (or ghee) go into the sauce, and whether you eat it with rice. The sauce alone is moderate; the rice and any naan are where a plate adds up.
Typical portion350 gCalories≈ 525 kcal
Quick answer
A typical 350 g serving of chicken tikka masala (sauce and chicken, no rice) is about 525 kcal. A lighter, less creamy version is closer to 420 kcal, and an extra-creamy restaurant one can reach 650. Adding a side of steamed rice adds roughly 200-250 kcal.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
Approximate values. Your recipe and portion can change the result.
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Cream level
Estimated result
Base · 350 g525 kcal
Served with steamed rice0 kcal
Total525 kcal
- Protein28 g
- Fat32 g
- Carbs21 g
Portion size and cooking method move single foods most; frying adds oil.
What is usually inside
chicken (marinated, grilled)tomato (puree or sauce)heavy creambutter or gheeoniongarlicgingeryogurtgaram masala and other spices
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FAQ
How many calories in chicken tikka masala?
A typical 350 g serving of sauce and chicken (no rice) is about 525 kcal, with roughly 28 g protein and 32 g fat. A lighter version is closer to 420 kcal, and an extra-creamy one can reach 650.
How many calories in chicken tikka masala per 100 g?
About 150 kcal per 100 g for the sauce-and-chicken portion of a medium-creamy recipe, with roughly 8 g protein and 9 g fat. Lighter versions are near 120 and extra-creamy ones closer to 185 per 100 g.
How many calories in chicken tikka masala with rice?
A side of steamed white rice adds roughly 200-250 kcal, so a 350 g serving with rice lands around 730-770 kcal. Adding naan on top of that pushes it higher still.
Can SpoonCheck estimate chicken tikka masala from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps estimate the portion of sauce and chicken, how creamy it looks, and whether there's rice or naan on the plate, so you get a realistic number without measuring.
Data source: USDA FDC reference for tomato-cream chicken curry (~150 kcal/100g) cross-checked with restaurant chicken tikka masala (sauce + chicken, no rice) at roughly 120-185 kcal/100g by cream and oil level; steamed white rice side from USDA FDC 169756 (rice, white, cooked) at ~130 kcal/100g, ~150 g side ≈ 210 kcal.
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