Chicken Neck Curry

Chicken Neck Curry is a flavorful, rustic dish made by simmering chicken necks in a spiced coconut or tomato-based gravy. It is a popular comfort food in many South Asian cuisines, particularly in India and Sri Lanka, where it's valued for extracting maximum flavor from economical cuts.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal, with the collagen-rich necks providing a good source of minerals like iron and zinc. A typical serving contains approximately 350-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	4.2 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Collagen	Significant
Glycine	Notable

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, transforming a often-discarded cut into a rich, gelatinous delicacy. Nutritionally, the slow-cooked bones release beneficial compounds like collagen and glycine.