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Protein-rich with warming chai spices
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Chai chicken soup (240 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.7 g of carbs, 13.4 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 5 mg of B3 covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
115
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
6.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
13.4g
· 27% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 46% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 450 g | 216 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
Chai chicken soup is chicken soup flavored with spices commonly associated with chai, such as ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Recipes vary, and the name does not guarantee that brewed tea is included.
Simmer cooked chicken in chicken broth, then add chai-style spices gradually and taste as you go. Depending on the recipe, you can also include vegetables, coconut milk, dairy, or brewed tea.
Not necessarily. Some versions use brewed black tea or chai, while others get their flavor entirely from chai-style spices; check the recipe method, since tea can turn bitter if steeped too long.
Common choices are ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper, though there is no fixed spice blend for chai chicken soup. Start with modest amounts so the spices complement rather than overpower the chicken.
Chai chicken soup combines savory chicken broth with warming, aromatic spices and may have a gently sweet impression from cinnamon. Its taste varies with the recipe, especially whether it includes tea, milk, or extra chili.
Chai chicken soup is not a single, widely established traditional Indian soup; it is generally a modern recipe inspired by chai spices. Chai itself is strongly associated with spiced tea traditions in India.
Yes. Add cooked leftover or rotisserie chicken near the end of cooking, just long enough to heat it through; this keeps the meat from becoming dry while the broth takes on the chai-spice flavor.
Serve chai chicken soup with plain bread, rice, or a crisp salad. Mild accompaniments balance its aromatic spices, while heavily seasoned sides can compete with the soup's distinctive chai flavor.
Refrigerate chai chicken soup promptly in a covered container and use it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you need until it is hot throughout, rather than repeatedly warming and cooling the whole batch.
Yes, freeze chai chicken soup in airtight, portion-sized containers once it has cooled. Soups made with milk or cream may separate or change texture after thawing; stir well while reheating to improve the consistency.
Vitamins
B3
5.04mg · 32% DV
B6
0.38mg · 22% DV
B5
0.72mg · 14% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Sodium
588mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
139mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
283mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 115 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Chai chicken soup brings chicken and broth together with the warming spices associated with chai. It is better understood as a chai-inspired variation than as a classic dish with one fixed recipe; blends may include spices such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon or cloves, depending on the cook.
Its savory broth has a gentle aromatic warmth, making it a comforting light lunch or supper, especially in cooler weather. Across English-speaking kitchens, it can be served on its own or with a side of rice or crusty bread. It offers protein without being especially rich: each 100 g provides 5.6 g of protein. For a lighter bowl, use plenty of broth and finish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.79g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.