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Golden-brown, boneless chicken pieces are folded into plump parcels around rice studded with dark currants and pale pine nuts, with a little rice visible beside them on the plate.
●Low GI
💪High Protein

Baked Chicken Topkapi Calories

Oven-baked chicken dish with rice filling

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

185kcal

GI

48low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

235mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Baked Chicken Topkapi (220 g) has 407 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.7 g of carbs, 34.8 g of protein, 20 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 11.9 mg of B3 covers 74% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Baked Chicken Topkapi Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 220 g

407

KCAL / 220G

Carbs

20.7g

· 8% DV

Protein

34.8g

· 70% DV

Fat

20g

· 26% DV

Fiber

1.8g

· 6% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 35% · Fat 44%

Baked Chicken Topkapi nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (220 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories407 kcal
Total fat20 g26%
Saturated fat5.17 g26%
Trans fat0.07 g
Sodium528 mg23%
Total carbohydrate20.7 g8%
Fiber1.8 g6%
Protein34.8 g70%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Baked Chicken Topkapi?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)220 g407 kcal
100 g100 g185 kcal
½ piece (half)110 g204 kcal
1 piece (small)160 g296 kcal
1 serving (small)180 g333 kcal
1 cup (chopped)200 g370 kcal
1 serving (medium)250 g463 kcal
1 piece (large)300 g555 kcal
1 serving (large)350 g648 kcal

Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Baked Chicken Topkapi

What is Baked Chicken Topkapi?

Baked Chicken Topkapi is a Turkish-style baked chicken dish filled with seasoned rice pilaf. Chicken pieces are wrapped around the filling, arranged in a baking dish and cooked until the chicken is done.

How do you make Baked Chicken Topkapi?

To make Baked Chicken Topkapi, flatten chicken pieces, add a portion of cooked rice pilaf, and fold the chicken around it. Place each parcel seam-side down in a baking dish, add sauce if desired, and bake until cooked through.

What goes in the rice filling for Baked Chicken Topkapi?

The filling for Baked Chicken Topkapi is usually rice cooked with onion, butter or oil, and seasonings. Some versions add currants and pine nuts. Keep the pilaf fairly dry so it stays inside the chicken parcels.

How do you keep Baked Chicken Topkapi from falling apart?

Baked Chicken Topkapi stays together when the chicken is flattened evenly, not overfilled, and folded with its edges overlapping. Set each parcel seam-side down in the baking dish; toothpicks can help secure parcels that do not hold their shape.

Can you make Baked Chicken Topkapi with chicken thighs?

Yes, Baked Chicken Topkapi can be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breast. Thigh meat is naturally more forgiving and tender, but flatten the pieces evenly so they wrap around the rice and cook at a similar rate.

What should you serve with Baked Chicken Topkapi?

Serve Baked Chicken Topkapi with a green salad, roasted vegetables, or a yogurt-based side. Since the chicken already contains rice pilaf, a lighter side usually balances the plate better than another rice or grain dish.

How do you keep Baked Chicken Topkapi moist?

To keep Baked Chicken Topkapi moist, avoid flattening the chicken too thin and bake it only until cooked through. Brushing the parcels with sauce or covering the dish for part of the baking can also help limit moisture loss.

Can Baked Chicken Topkapi be prepared ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble Baked Chicken Topkapi ahead and refrigerate the covered, uncooked parcels until you are ready to bake them. Keep the chicken chilled, use clean utensils for the filling, and add any finishing sauce just before baking.

How long does leftover Baked Chicken Topkapi last in the fridge?

Leftover Baked Chicken Topkapi keeps for up to three days in the refrigerator when stored in a covered container. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking and reheat until the chicken and rice are hot throughout.

Can you freeze Baked Chicken Topkapi?

Yes, Baked Chicken Topkapi can be frozen after cooking. Cool the portions promptly, wrap them airtight, and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating; the rice may be softer after freezing, but the dish remains convenient for a later meal.

Baked Chicken Topkapi Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B3

11.88mg · 74% DV

B6

0.75mg · 44% DV

Biotin

11µg · 37% DV

B5

1.72mg · 34% DV

Minerals

Selenium

35µg · 64% DV

Phosphorus

341mg · 49% DV

Zinc

2.97mg · 27% DV

Sodium

528mg · 23% DV

Potassium ⭐

517mg · 15% DV

Baked Chicken Topkapi Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

48
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

9.9
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Baked Chicken Topkapi

To burn the 407 calories in 1 piece (medium) (220 g):

🚶

101min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

42min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

55min

Cycling

🏊

47min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Baked Chicken Topkapi?

Baked Chicken Topkapi is a Turkish oven dish made by filling chicken with seasoned rice pilaf and baking it until tender. The pilaf often includes onion and spices, and some versions add currants or pine nuts. The chicken may be folded or rolled around the filling, then baked with a little sauce.

It is served hot, with browned chicken on the outside and soft, savoury rice inside. In Turkey it makes a substantial main course, often accompanied by salad or yoghurt; it also works well as a centrepiece for a family meal elsewhere. It provides both protein and carbohydrates in one serving. Pair it with crisp vegetables, or keep the meal lighter by serving a smaller portion alongside a generous salad.

How Nutritious Is Baked Chicken Topkapi?

Nutrient density

Medium

58/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

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.

Is Baked Chicken Topkapi Processed?

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.

Does Baked Chicken Topkapi Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Baked Chicken Topkapi Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Baked Chicken Topkapi Fat Profile

SATURATED

5.17g

MONOUNSATURATED

7.81g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.78g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 29:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (29:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.