How Many Calories in Chicken Machboos?
About 700 kcal for 1 restaurant plate. Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 47% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 35% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 28% |
The lighter swap
Half the rice, add a side salad: about 500 kcal.
Coach's take
A fairly balanced mix of protein, carbs and fat. Portion size is what makes the difference here.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Chicken Machboos?
About 700 kcal for 1 restaurant plate, with 40g protein, 82g carbs and 22g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Chicken Machboos and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Chicken Machboos is about 35% of a 2,000 kcal day. Half the rice, add a side salad: about 500 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Chicken Machboos?
About 140 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
Want a meal plan that still includes Chicken Machboos?
Tell us where to send it. Tarek & Chloe will build you a sample day around your favourite Dubai foods, so you can lose fat without giving them up.
Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up Chicken Machboos
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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