Chicken biriyani is one of the most mouth-watering foods in India and loved by millions.

Many people who are trying to lose weight often wonder how many calories are in chicken biriyani.

The truth is that chicken biriyani calories mainly depend on the portion size you eat.

Rice is the biggest source of calories in chicken biriyani.

Oil or ghee used in cooking adds extra calories along with the rice.

Homemade chicken biriyani can have fewer calories if it is cooked with less oil and ghee.

Restaurant chicken biriyani usually contains more calories because more oil and spices are used.

A full plate (about 400–500 g) of chicken biriyani may contain around 500–700 calories, depending on the ingredients.

If you cook chicken biriyani at home with less oil, ghee, and fewer high-calorie ingredients, it can become a lower-calorie meal.

Eating chicken biriyani in moderate portions can help you enjoy the dish while managing your calorie intake.