Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken
Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken: independently scored 9.0/10 on Protein Score and 9.0/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
38.5g protein per serve · 490 cal · 6.5g sugar · 591mg sodium · 350g serve.
Overview
Strength Meals Co is My Muscle Chef's play for the supermarket chiller aisle, aiming to lift the protein game beyond the usual ready meal suspects. This butter chicken tray lands as a genuinely high-protein option that feels more like a proper meal than a low-calorie diet product, using real food to get the numbers up. Looking at the ingredient list, the protein comes from a solid 26% chicken breast, not fillers. The base is brown rice and a smattering of red lentils, with cream, yoghurt and a tiny amount of butter building out the sauce. At 591mg of sodium per serve, it eats up around 30% of your daily 2000mg limit - not a low-sodium meal, but a fair trade for the convenience and protein hit. Compared with the brand's Pulled Beef Lasagne, this butter chicken offers a fraction more protein per 100g for the same amount of sugar. Its 26 ingredients also sit comfortably below the 32-ingredient average for ready meals we track, signalling a less-processed build than many of its neighbours on the shelf. Ultimately, this is a convenient, high-protein dinner found in the Woolworths chiller. It's a reliable backup for a busy weeknight or a post-training refuel when you can't be bothered cooking.
Protein Score: 9.0/10
Strength Meals Co positions itself as the high-protein choice in the supermarket chiller, and this tray delivers. The 38.5 grams of protein per serve is a hefty contribution to a daily target, landing it a 7.9/10. It's a figure that puts most other chilled meals in the shade, driven by a solid serving of actual chicken breast. That protein punch makes it a genuinely filling dinner, clearing the 30g threshold for a high-protein meal with ease. At 7.9g of protein for every 100 calories, its density is balanced, sitting right on the cusp of what we'd consider lean. It's efficient enough to justify its place as a post-workout option. Stack this against the typical ready meal and the difference is clear. It sits well above the category average for protein, making it a smart choice for anyone prioritising macros without wanting to cook from scratch. It's a meal, not a snack, and the protein number backs that up.
Clean Score: 9.0/10
Is this just another ultra-processed ready meal? The data suggests it's a cleaner option than most. With just one additive (a mineral salt) and an ingredient list of 26 components, it scores a 7.8/10, clearing the category average by a comfortable margin. The absence of artificial sweeteners, colours, or preservatives is a strong signal. The brand uses familiar kitchen ingredients like spices, tomato paste, yoghurt, and cream to build the flavour, rather than relying on a long list of synthetic compounds. This is about as close to a home-cooked meal as you can get in this format. That short additive list is a trade-off that we like to see. It means the meal isn't engineered for an unnaturally long shelf life with gums and stabilisers. It's a straightforward tray of chicken, rice, and sauce that gets its flavour from real food, making it a standout in the often heavily processed freezer and chiller aisles.
Wins
- A huge 38.5g of protein per serve makes this a genuine post-training meal.
- Made with 26% real chicken breast, not padded with fillers.
- A lower ingredient count than the typical ready meal we score.
Watch outs
- Sodium sits at 591mg per serve, eating up about 30% of your daily limit.
- Fibre is low at just 1.6g per 100g, missing a whole-food opportunity.
- Not a complete meal on its own; could use more vegetables.
Ingredients
Cooked Brown Rice (27%) (Water, Brown Rice), Chicken Breast (26%), Water, Onion, Diced Tomato (5%) (Tomato, Tomato Juice, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride)), Capsicum (5%), Tomato Paste (4%) (Tomato, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)), Cream (Milk) (3%), Spices (including turmeric), Yoghurt (Milk), Canola Oil, Butter (Milk) (0.5%), Garlic, Red Lentils, Ginger, Salt, Herbs, Tapioca Flour, Maize Starch, Mineral Salt (500), Fermented Red Rice.
26 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken a good high-protein meal?
- With 38.5 grams of protein in a single 350g tray, the Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken is a genuine high-protein meal for the Australian market in 2026. This protein comes primarily from real chicken breast, which makes up over a quarter of the meal. It's substantial enough for a post-training dinner, but it's worth noting the protein-per-calorie is less efficient than a lean shake, sitting at 7.9g per 100 calories. It's a convenient way to hit a high protein target without cooking.
- Is the Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken stronger on the numbers?
- We can't give specific nutritional advice, but the data for this meal shows a mixed profile for Australian shoppers in 2026. The high protein (38.5g) and use of real ingredients like chicken breast and brown rice are strong points. However, the 591mg of sodium accounts for around 30% of the daily 2000mg limit, and the 5.95g of saturated fat is higher than many other meals in the chiller aisle. It's a trade-off between convenience, high protein, and higher sodium and fat levels.
- How much protein is in the Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken?
- The Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken contains 38.5 grams of protein per 350-gram tray. This is a significant amount for a supermarket ready meal, placing it in the 'high-protein dinner' category we use for ranking. The protein is sourced mainly from 26% chicken breast, supported by small amounts from milk, high-protein yoghurt and red lentils. This protein dose is enough to serve as a proper post-gym refuel or a very filling weeknight dinner.
- Where can I buy Strength Meals Co meals in Australia?
- Strength Meals Co products, including this Butter Chicken tray, are stocked in the chiller aisle at Woolworths like Woolworths. The brand is owned by My Muscle Chef and has wide distribution across Australia. While typically found in the fresh ready meal section, it's always best to check your local store's specific stock. The brand may also sell directly from their own website.
- What's in the Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken?
- The ingredient list for this meal has 26 items, led by cooked brown rice (27%) and chicken breast (26%). The sauce is made from water, onion, diced tomato, capsicum, tomato paste, cream, high-protein yoghurt, and butter, with spices like turmeric, garlic, and ginger providing the flavour. It also contains red lentils and is thickened with tapioca and maize starch. The only listed additive is a mineral salt (500), with no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners.
- How does the Butter Chicken compare to other Strength Meals Co products?
- This Butter Chicken meal has one of the highest protein-per-serve figures in the Strength Meals Co range we've seen. When compared with the brand's Pulled Beef Lasagne, this tray has a slightly higher protein density (11g vs 10.9g per 100g) for the same amount of sugar. However, its saturated fat is notably higher than many of the brand's other pasta or risotto dishes, making it one of the richer options in the lineup.
- How do I cook the Strength Meals Co Butter Chicken?
- This meal is designed for microwave heating and comes in a single-serve plastic tray. You typically pierce the film and heat it for around 4-6 minutes, depending on your microwave's power. It's a chilled meal, not frozen, so it's stored in the fridge and has a shorter shelf life than its freezer-aisle counterparts. The packaging provides specific heating instructions for the best result.