Chicken Kyiv: calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 1 cutlet (150 g). It has about 378 kcal, 24 g protein, 24 g fat and 16.5 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 252 kcal: 16 g protein, 16 g fat, 11 g carbohydrate.
| Nutrition | per 100 g | 1 cutlet (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | 378 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 16.5 g |
Likely range for this portion: 300-455 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Chicken Kyiv is a chicken fillet rolled around herbed butter and coated in a crisp breading. It is popular in Ukraine and abroad.
About this dish: Chicken Kyiv
Chicken Kyiv is a chicken fillet wrapped around a piece of herbed butter, breaded and fried so that hot, fragrant butter stays inside. The classic version keeps the wing bone on and comes with mashed or fried potatoes. Its origin is disputed: French cooking knew similar butter-filled cutlets, while the name after Kyiv took hold in the twentieth century, and today it is one of the best-known dishes tied to the city.
The fat in this cutlet comes from two places: the butter inside and the frying oil. About 15 g of butter gives roughly 110 kcal, and the breading takes up a few more grams of fat in the pan. The chicken is the least caloric part and the main source of protein. By the table one cutlet (150 g) is about 380 kcal and 24 g of protein. A cutlet baked in the oven with less butter is 60-90 kcal lighter than one deep-fried.
To lighten it, bread in crushed oats or panko, bake on a rack and replace some of the butter with soft cheese and herbs. For a more balanced plate, serve it with vegetables and salad instead of mash. Cut into it carefully, because the hot butter can spurt, and count one cutlet as a portion.
Where the numbers come from
This is a variable dish whose recipes differ a lot. The values are typical figures from Ukrainian composition tables and recipe databases, rounded, so real calories can differ by 20% or more.
A breaded chicken cutlet with butter inside, deep- or pan-fried. Shop-bought ones differ. Calories are derived from protein, fat and carbohydrate at 4, 9 and 4 kcal per gram, so the numbers on the page never contradict each other.
Your kitchen will differ: real calories for a dish like this are usually within ±20%, which for this portion means 300 to 455 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
The butter inside and the frying oil provide most of the fat. A baked cutlet with less butter is 60-90 kcal lighter.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
chicken fillet, butter, egg, breadcrumbs, flour, oil
How it fits in a day
A 378 kcal portion is about 19% of a nominal 2,000 kcal day. Your own daily need depends on weight, height, age and activity, so use a calorie calculator for a real target.
By energy source the dish splits into 25% from protein, 17% from carbohydrate and 58% from fat.
Count your own portion
Portions differ for everyone. To avoid guessing, photograph your own plate: the free Calories from a photo tool estimates the dish, the portion weight, calories and macros in a few seconds, with no signup. One scan a day.
Without a photo: multiply 252 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 150 g is about 378 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken Kyiv?
About 252 kcal per 100 g: 16 g protein, 16 g fat and 11 g carbohydrate. It is a typical estimate for a dish whose recipes vary a lot; your kitchen may differ by ±20%.
How many calories are in one portion of Chicken Kyiv?
A typical portion (1 cutlet, 150 g) has about 378 kcal, or 300 to 455 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 24 g of protein per portion, which is 25% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 16 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 19% of a 2,000 kcal day; a calorie calculator gives your own target. If you have a medical condition, ask a doctor or dietitian.
What adds the most calories?
The butter inside and the frying oil provide most of the fat.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 252 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 150 g gives about 378 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.