Calories per serving
| Serving | Kcal | P | F | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 111 | 10.5 | 6.3 | 3.4 |
| Small serving, 200 g | 222 | 21.0 | 12.6 | 6.8 |
| Serving, 300 g | 333 | 31.5 | 18.9 | 10.2 |
| Large serving, 400 g | 444 | 42.0 | 25.2 | 13.6 |
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Ingredients and how we count
We break the dish down by ingredient instead of taking an average “by name”. Below is a typical 286 g serving.
| Ingredient | Weight | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken (skinless thigh and drumstick) | 150 g | 240 |
| Tomatoes | 80 g | 16 |
| Onion | 40 g | 16 |
| Butter | 6 g | 50 |
| Herbs, garlic, spices | 10 g | 4 |
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How it changes with different cooking methods
| Version | Serving |
|---|---|
| Thigh and drumstick | 333 kcal |
| Chicken breast | 270 kcal |
| Without butter | 285 kcal |
| With skin | 400 kcal |
| With potatoes | 420 kcal |
Micronutrients
Values for a standard serving, as a percentage of the daily value for an adult.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 25 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 25 mcg | 45% |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 15% |
How many calories are in chakhokhbili
100 g of chakhokhbili contain about 111 kcal: 10.5 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 3.4 g of carbs. A 300 g serving is 333 kcal and 31.5 g of protein. It is lighter than most meat dishes with gravy: the chicken braises in its own juices with tomatoes, and very little fat is added.
Which chicken cut is lightest
Traditionally chakhokhbili is made from a whole chicken cut into pieces, most often thighs and drumsticks, which don't dry out when braised. Breast is 60 kcal lighter per serving, and skin-on chicken almost 70 kcal richer. To cut the fat, remove the skin before braising - the flavor barely suffers.
Why chakhokhbili is healthy
Chicken provides complete protein, niacin and selenium, tomatoes add vitamin C, potassium and lycopene, and cilantro, basil and garlic give so much flavor that the dish needs little salt. The one weak spot is fiber. Serve chakhokhbili with a vegetable salad or a small portion of buckwheat rather than white bread.
Chakhokhbili for weight loss
This is an almost ideal dish for a calorie deficit: plenty of protein, vegetables, little fat or sugar. A 300 g serving keeps you full for a long time. For an even lighter version, use breast and braise without butter, but don't skip the tomatoes and herbs - they are what makes it chakhokhbili.
How to count your portion
Chakhokhbili comes with lots of sauce and bones, so it's easy to overestimate the portion. Take a photo of your plate in MyFoodMate AI and the app will estimate the meat, sauce and side separately.