How many calories are in a full plate of chicken kabsa?

A regular 350g plate (rice plus a chicken piece) is roughly 620 calories. A generous restaurant or wedding-size portion can pass 900 calories once extra ghee and a bigger serving are factored in.

Is chicken kabsa okay on a diet?

Yes, in moderation — keep the rice portion smaller, favor a larger skinless chicken piece for protein, and go light on the ghee poured over the top.

How do I cut kabsa's calories without losing the flavor?

Halve the ghee and replace part of it with extra stock, use chicken breast instead of fattier cuts, and bulk up the plate with vegetables like carrot and peas for more volume at fewer calories.

How Many Calories Are in Chicken Kabsa?

Chicken kabsa is Saudi Arabia's signature dish: long-grain rice simmered in chicken stock with kabsa spices, onion, and tomato. Calories swing quickly with the amount of ghee poured over the rice and the size of the chicken piece.

178

calories per 100g

Chicken Kabsa · Kilo

Protein

22g

Carbs

Fat

Calories in a regular plate (350g)

A regular plate (roughly 350g) is about 623 calories, with 32g protein, 77g carbs, and 21g fat.

Tip: Weigh the rice after cooking, not before (it roughly doubles in weight), and watch the spoon of ghee poured on top before serving — that alone can add 100 calories.

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