This breed of chicken is popular for its adaptability and flavourful good tasting black meat, which is believed to have medicinal properties. It contains 25–27% of protein in comparison with other breeds of chicken that contain 18% Protein.The eggs of the Kadaknath, also dubbed 'Diet Eggs', help alleviate severe headaches, fainting spells, asthma and nephritis. Its meat and eggs are also believed to benefit patients with tuberculosis.