ITC Master ChefFrozen Ready Meals & Snacks#20 of 120 in categoryRating 3.7/5

ITC Master Chef Malai Chicken Seekh Kebab

Red flags

  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (11.2g per 100g)

Ingredients, decoded

26 listed
  • Chicken (52.5%)
  • Water
  • Bread Crumbs (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour), Dextrose, Iodized Salt, Yeast)
  • Cheese
  • Dahi
  • Soya Granules
  • Cream (3.5%)
  • Onion
  • Garlic Paste
  • Ginger Paste
  • Refined Sunflower Oil
  • Iodized Salt
  • Skimmed Milk Powder
  • Green Chilli Paste
  • Coriander Leaves
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Black Pepper
  • Starch
  • Sequestrants (INS 451(i), INS 450(iii), INS 451(ii))
  • Ajowan
  • Dehydrated Fenugreek Leaves
  • Cardamom
  • Cumin
  • Clove
  • Mace
  • Artificial Flavouring Substances (Smoked)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients2Risk
Energy196 kcal
Protein11.2 g
Carbohydrates21.1 g
Total sugars1.9 g
Added sugars0.01 g
Total fat7.8 g
Saturated fat2.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol18.4 mg
Sodium258.2 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Malai chicken seekh kebab, 52.5% chicken, low sodium

ITC Master Chef Malai Chicken Seekh Kebab is a 400 g pack of about eight frozen semi-cooked kebabs. The pack prints two ingredient lists; the one with chicken at 52.5% and cream at 3.5% is used. Veg status is non-veg.

CleanPlate scores it CB2. The C for nutrition is middling: 11.2 g protein per 100 g. The B for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by chicken, bread crumbs and cheese), with additives that cost points: diphosphates, triphosphates and flavouring. The 2 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest (sodium 258 mg, free sugar 0.01 g, saturated fat 2.4 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “High in protein”

    Holds

    About 11.2 g protein per 100 g, which is 23% of the energy.

  • On the pack

    “Deliciously creamy, soft & juicy”

    Be careful

    A sensory claim with no measurable test.

How CB2 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
11.2 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
196 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Chicken
Main fat
Refined Sunflower Oil
Sweeteners
Bread Crumbs, Dex...
Additives
2
Flagged
Maida
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
2

Low risk

Added sugar
0.01 g
Sodium
258.2 mg
Saturated fat
2.4 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Chicken (52.5%), water, bread crumbs, cheese, dahi, soya granules, cream (3.5%), onion, garlic and ginger paste, sunflower oil, skimmed milk powder, soy protein isolate and spices, with sequestrants (phosphates) and an artificial smoke flavouring.

Per 100 g: 196 kcal, 7.8 g fat of which 2.4 g saturated, 1.9 g sugar of which 0.01 g added, 11.2 g protein, 258 mg sodium. The pack prints two ingredient lists (chicken 56% and cream 4% on the back; chicken 52.5% and cream 3.5% on the second graphic); the 52.5% list is used. The listing nutrition (253 kcal, 15 g protein per serving) differs from the pack panel; the pack is used.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    About 2.4 g per 100 g.

  • SodiumFine

    About 258 mg per 100 g.

  • ProteinFine

    About 11.2 g per 100 g.

  • Added sugarFine

    None.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Malai means mostly cream"

Cream is only 3.5% of the kebab; the flavour comes from cheese, dahi and spices.

Myth: "Semi-cooked kebabs are minimally processed"

The list has soy protein, phosphates and an artificial smoke flavour.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsMost days
  • ChildrenMost days
  • Diabetes or prediabetesFine in moderation

Smarter ways to eat it

Grill or air fry

No extra oil needed.

Serve with salad and a wrap

Adds fibre and balance.

Common questions

Is ITC Master Chef Malai Chicken Seekh Kebab healthy?

ITC Master Chef Malai Chicken Seekh Kebab scores CB2 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: High protein (11.2g per 100g).

What does the CB2 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.

Which ingredients in ITC Master Chef Malai Chicken Seekh Kebab should I watch?

Bread Crumbs (Maida (Refined Wheat Flour), Dextrose, Iodized Salt, Yeast) (Maida).

Last reviewed October 18, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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