How many calories in Indonesian fried chicken?
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Short answer
One piece of Indonesian fried chicken (about 100 g) has about 260 kcal and 27 g of protein; 100 g has about 262 kcal. What changes the calories most is the skin and the oil absorbed. One thigh piece with skin was calculated, meat without bone.
Indonesian fried chicken is usually simmered first in a turmeric spice paste, then fried until the skin is crisp. Unlike battered fried chicken, many versions have no coating at all and are served with sambal and raw vegetables.
Thigh with skin is juicier and richer than breast without skin. Crispy batter crumbs called kremes, sambal and rice make up the rest of a typical plate.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 100 | 260 | 27 | 3 | 15 |
| 100 g | 100 | 262 | 26.8 | 3.2 | 15 |
What changes the calories in Ayam goreng (Indonesian fried chicken)?
- Cut: thighs and wings with skin are fattier than breast.
- Skin: holds most of the fat.
- Kremes: crispy batter crumbs soak up oil.
How to enjoy Ayam goreng (Indonesian fried chicken) a little lighter
- Choose breast and remove the skin.
- Skip the kremes and add raw vegetables.
How were these values calculated?
Values come from the “Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, fried, flour” record (FDC ID 173624) in the SR Legacy dataset of USDA FoodData Central. Values per 100 g are as listed in the record; serving values are scaled by weight.
Note: Indonesian ayam goreng is usually simmered in spices and fried without batter; the closest USDA record is chicken thigh with skin, lightly floured and fried. Values are for the edible meat without bone.
Serving weights:
- 1 piece: typical serving, approximate
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Ayam goreng (Indonesian fried chicken) from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one piece of Indonesian fried chicken weigh?
On this page, one piece of Indonesian fried chicken is taken as about 100 g (typical serving, approximate). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in Indonesian fried chicken?
One piece of Indonesian fried chicken has about 27 g of protein; 100 g has 26.8 g.
Is Indonesian fried chicken battered?
Often not: it is simmered in spices and fried without batter, though battered versions also exist.
Similar foods
- Beef rendang
- Ayam geprek
- Fried tempeh (tempe goreng)
- Manti (Turkish dumplings)
- Chicken kabsa
- Chicken mandi
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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