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Protein-rich chicken in a spicy pepper-tomato sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Antakya sauced chicken (150 g) has 275 calories. That works out to 183 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.7 g of carbs, 37.2 g of protein, 11.6 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 15.9 mg of B3 covers 99% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
275
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
4.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
37.2g
· 74% DV
Fat
11.6g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 55% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 275 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 137 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 183 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 145 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 190 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 403 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 300 g | 549 kcal |
Calculated from 183 calories per 100 g.
Antakya sauced chicken is distinguished by a bold pepper-and-tomato sauce inspired by the flavors associated with Antakya. Recipes vary, but the sauce—not a single fixed cut or cooking technique—is what gives the dish its characteristic regional style.
The sauce for Antakya sauced chicken commonly includes tomato, pepper paste, garlic, and spices. There is no single standard formula, so restaurant versions may differ in heat, thickness, and richness; taste the sauce as you cook and adjust it to suit.
To make Antakya sauced chicken, cook bite-size chicken pieces in a pan or on a grill, then coat them in a tomato-and-pepper sauce. Let the chicken finish cooking in the sauce so it takes on the seasoning without drying out.
Antakya sauced chicken can be mildly warm or quite hot, depending on the pepper paste and chili used. Restaurant dishes may arrive spicier than expected; at home, start with a small amount of hot pepper and add more after tasting.
Yes, you can grill the chicken for Antakya sauced chicken, then spoon the sauce over it or briefly warm the cooked pieces in the sauce. Keeping the sauce off the hottest part of the grill helps prevent its tomato and pepper ingredients from burning.
Flatbread or crusty bread works especially well with Antakya sauced chicken because it can scoop up the pepper-tomato sauce. Warm pita or lavash makes an easy meal; rice or a fresh salad can be served alongside if you want more than bread.
Antakya sauced chicken can be served either on a plate or wrapped in flatbread. A plate presentation often pairs it with rice, salad, or vegetables, while a wrap keeps the sauced chicken convenient to eat as a handheld meal.
Both chicken breast and thigh work for Antakya sauced chicken. Breast cooks quickly and has a leaner texture, while thigh tends to stay juicier; cut the pieces evenly and avoid overcooking whichever cut you choose.
Yes, you can cook Antakya sauced chicken ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container for 3–4 days. Reheat it until steaming hot throughout, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened in the fridge.
If you do not have pepper paste for Antakya sauced chicken, use tomato paste with paprika and a little chili to approximate its savory, peppery flavor. The result will not taste exactly the same, so add the substitutes gradually and adjust the seasoning.
Vitamins
B3
15.9mg · 99% DV
B6
0.83mg · 49% DV
B5
1.65mg · 33% DV
Biotin
7.8µg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
34µg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
311mg · 44% DV
Sodium
615mg · 27% DV
Zinc
2.03mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
510mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 275 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Antakya sauced chicken takes its cue from the food of Antakya in Hatay, southern Türkiye: chicken cooked in a lively sauce centred on peppers and tomatoes, often with warming spices. The sauce can vary from kitchen to kitchen, but it clings to the chicken and gives the dish a tender, savoury finish.
It is usually served hot as a main course, with rice or bread to catch the sauce; a crisp salad or plain yoghurt makes a fresh counterpoint. Chicken makes it a protein-rich meal, while the pepper-and-tomato sauce keeps the carbohydrate content relatively low. For a lighter plate, cook the chicken without frying and pair it with extra vegetables.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.