american · Home-cooked plate
How many calories in a plate of chicken and rice?
About 610 kcal for a typical home-cooked plate.
Calories come primarily from the chicken breast protein and the carbohydrate-rich rice. Added fats like cooking oil or butter significantly increase the total energy density of the meal.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 6 oz cooked, 170 g | 280 kcal | 53 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| White Rice | 1 cup cooked, 158 g | 206 kcal | 4 g | 45 g | 0 g |
| Cooking Oil | 1 tbsp, 14 g | 120 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 342 g | 606 kcal | 57 g | 45 g | 20 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use non-stick spray instead of oil−100 kcal
- Add butter to rice1 tbsp+100 kcal
- Use skinless dark meat6 oz cooked+50 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade one pot chicken and riceCooked together in one pot with a bit of chili for flavor. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
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