⏱ 45 min total

Chicken Curry

Name: Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ large Onion; ¾ tbsp Water; 1 ½ clove Garlic; ⅛ cup slices Ginger root; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Canola oil; ½ tsp, whole Cumin seed; ¼ tsp, whole Fennel seed; ¼ stick Cinnamon sticks; ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ tsp Garam masala; ¼ tsp Turmeric; ⁵⁄₁₆ tsp Granulated sugar; ¼ cup Tomatoes; 2 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh; ¼ cup Chicken stock; ½ tbsp Cilantro

Per 1 serving · 412 g · 17 ingredients

Calories

616

31%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
34g
22% of calories
Carbs
15g
10% of calories
Fat
47g
68% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Curry (412 g) has 616 calories, with 34 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 47 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (69% DV), Vitamin E (26% DV) and thiamine (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 35%, 48% and 62% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

149cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.6g

Net carbs

12g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.7g

5.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein69%
Vitamin E26%
Thiamine41%
Riboflavin (B2)29%
Niacin64%
Vitamin B667%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin C14%
Pantothenic acid12%
Choline19%
Potassium15%
Magnesium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium35%
Saturated fat48%
Cholesterol62%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min

1
Roughly chop the onion, transfer to a small food processor, and add water. Process to a slack paste. Alternatively, coarsely grate the onion into a bowl.
2
Process the chopped garlic and ginger with remaining water until smooth. Alternatively, crush the garlic to a paste and finely grate the ginger.
3
Heat the oil in a wok or sturdy pan over medium heat. Add the cumin, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and chilli flakes, swirling for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Add the onion paste and fry until dark golden, about 7-8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and sugar, cooking for 20 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until reduced.
6
Add the chicken pieces, cook for 5 minutes, then pour over the hot chicken stock. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is tender.
7
Serve garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (412 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	58 μg	6%
Vitamin C	13 mg	14%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	26%
Vitamin K	8 μg	6%
Thiamine	0.5 mg	41%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	29%
Niacin	10 mg	64%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	67%
Folate (B9)	23 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	48%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	12%
Choline	103 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	73 mg	7%
Iron	3 mg	39%
Potassium	727 mg	15%
Magnesium	59 mg	14%
Phosphorus	353 mg	50%
Zinc	3 mg	26%
Copper	0.2 mg	23%
Manganese	0.5 mg	20%
Selenium	38 μg	70%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.2 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	175 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	1,522 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	24 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	9 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	44 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	8 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 616 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

117min
Walking (3.5 mph)
74min
Cycling (moderate)
51min
Running (6 mph)
87min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Curry?

One serving of Chicken Curry (1 serving) has 616 calories, which works out to 149 calories per 100 g. That is about 31% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken Curry high in protein?

It provides a solid 34 g of protein per serving (69% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Chicken Curry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 10% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Curry?

814 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chicken Curry?

5.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (412 g)

Calories616

% Daily Value*

Total fat 47g	60%
Saturated fat 9.6g	48%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 814mg	35%
Total carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary fiber 2.7g	10%
Total sugars 5.7g
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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