Indian butter chicken (Murgh Makhani) has 165 kcal and 10.5 g fat per 100 g. The signature creamy tomato sauce uses butter, cream, and cashew paste — making it among the most calorie-dense Indian curries. A restaurant portion is 300–400 g. Weigh sauce and rice separately.
How should I track Indian butter chicken?
Indian butter chicken is a good source of protein. Prepared foods like Indian butter chicken can be tricky to track because the actual serving you get often differs from the label. Restaurant and deli portions are typically 30–50% larger than the stated serving size. A meta-analysis of dietary reporting (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) found that people underreport calorie intake by 25–30% on average — and prepared meals are a major contributor. The safest approach: weigh your actual portion as served. Also note that homemade and store-bought versions of the same dish can differ significantly in calories due to cooking methods and ingredients used.