Nutrition Facts
Chicken Biryani Calories & Nutrition
A typical serving of chicken biryani (approximately 350g) contains around 520 calories, with 32g of protein, 58g of carbohydrates, and 14g of fat. The exact values vary based on the recipe, cooking method, and portion size.
Macronutrient breakdown per serving
Based on a typical 350g serving of chicken biryani
| Nutrient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~520 kcal | Varies by oil/ghee quantity and rice portion |
| Protein | 32g | Primarily from chicken |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | From basmati rice |
| Fat | 14g | From cooking oil, ghee, and chicken skin |
| Fiber | 2–4g | From whole spices and onions |
| Sodium | 600–900mg | Varies significantly by recipe |
Calories by biryani type
Chicken biryani calories can vary significantly depending on the style of preparation. Restaurant biryani typically uses more oil and ghee, resulting in higher calorie counts. Homemade biryani gives you more control over ingredients and portions.
| Variation | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant chicken biryani (1 plate) | 550–700 kcal | More oil/ghee, larger portion |
| Homemade chicken biryani (1 serving) | 420–520 kcal | Controllable oil, moderate portion |
| Hyderabadi dum biryani (1 serving) | 550–650 kcal | Slow-cooked, more ghee |
| Lucknowi/Awadhi biryani (1 serving) | 480–560 kcal | Less spicy, moderate fat |
| Biryani with raita (combo) | 570–680 kcal | Add ~80 kcal for raita |
How to reduce biryani calories
- •Use skinless chicken breast instead of thigh or leg pieces to reduce fat by 5–8g per serving.
- •Reduce oil and ghee by 50% — the spices still carry the flavor.
- •Use brown rice or reduce the rice-to-chicken ratio to lower carbohydrates.
- •Skip or reduce the raita side dish, which adds ~80 calories per serving.
How this estimate was built
Chicken biryani calories are estimated from a typical cooked serving with rice, chicken, oil or ghee, onions, spices, and optional sides. The biggest variables are oil, ghee, rice quantity, chicken cut, and restaurant portion size.
Generic ingredient references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Use the table as a practical tracking estimate, then adjust for your actual plate.
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Download for iPhoneLast updated 2026-05-19. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary.