How Many Calories in Fried Chicken?
About 500 kcal for 2 pieces. 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) | 33% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 25% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 20% |
The lighter swap
Remove the skin or go grilled: about 300 kcal.
Coach's take
High in protein for the calories. A solid choice when you're trying to lose fat, as long as the portion fits your day.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Fried Chicken?
About 500 kcal for 2 pieces, with 38g protein, 16g carbs and 32g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Fried Chicken and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Fried Chicken is about 25% of a 2,000 kcal day. Remove the skin or go grilled: about 300 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Fried Chicken?
About 100 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 Fried Chicken?
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.
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Lose fat without giving up Fried Chicken
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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