Calories per serving
| Serving | Kcal | P | F | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 147 | 8.4 | 5.6 | 16.3 |
| Lunch box, 250 g | 368 | 21.0 | 14.0 | 40.8 |
| Plate, 340 g | 500 | 28.6 | 19.0 | 55.4 |
| Tablespoon, 25 g | 37 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 4.1 |
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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 338 g serving.
| Ingredient | Weight | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Boiled rice | 180 g | 234 |
| Skinless chicken thigh | 90 g | 162 |
| Carrot and onion | 60 g | 30 |
| Vegetable oil | 8 g | 72 |
FoodMate Score of the dish
How it changes with different cooking methods
| Version | Serving |
|---|---|
| With chicken thigh | 500 kcal |
| With chicken breast | 450 kcal |
| More oil, 15 g | 563 kcal |
| With chickpeas and raisins | 560 kcal |
| With a fresh vegetable salad | 545 kcal |
Micronutrients
Values for a standard serving, as a percentage of the daily value for an adult.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 650 mcg | 72% |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 18 mcg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 11% |
How many calories are in chicken plov
100 g of chicken plov contain about 147 kcal: 8.4 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 16.3 g of carbs. A 340 g plate gives 500 kcal, about 80 kcal less than the same serving with beef and 150 less than with lamb. The savings come mainly from the fat in the meat.
Breast or thigh
Skinless thigh is the most common choice for plov: the meat stays juicy during long cooking. Breast is about 50 kcal lighter per serving but can dry out. Skin-on chicken adds another 50–70 kcal. If you use breast, don't cut the oil too much, or the rice will clump.
Oil and rice
Oil is the main calorie lever in any plov: each extra tablespoon in a five-serving pot adds about 25 kcal per plate. Rice provides almost half of the calories. Parboiled rice or a rice and chickpea mix makes plov more filling, and carrots in a one-to-one ratio with rice add vitamin A and volume.
Chicken plov on a diet
Chicken plov is convenient in a calorie deficit: 28.6 g of protein per serving, little sugar and predictable calories. To balance the plate, use less rice and add a cucumber and tomato salad on the side. For dinner, take a smaller serving - 250 g instead of 340.
How to count your portion
The amount of oil and the rice-to-meat ratio differ from cook to cook, so 147 kcal per 100 g is a guide. Take a photo of your plate in MyFoodMate AI and the app estimates the rice, chicken and carrots separately.