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Traditional chicken and dough dish, source of protein and carbohydrates
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chicken Circir (180 g) has 297 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.8 g of carbs, 18.9 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 5.8 mg of B3 covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
297
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
32.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
18.9g
· 38% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 26% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 297 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.16 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% |
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 piece (medium) | 180 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 90 g | 149 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 350 g | 578 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 594 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
Chicken Circir is a traditional dish made with chicken and dough. Recipes can vary, but cooked chicken and dough are its defining elements; it is served as a savoury main dish rather than a dessert or snack.
Chicken Circir is made by preparing the chicken and dough, then bringing them together according to the recipe. Keep an eye on the dough as it cooks: overcooking can make it fall apart or turn mushy.
Chicken Circir is a traditional Turkish chicken-and-dough dish, but its exact regional origin is not consistently documented. Local and household recipes may differ, so it is safer to describe it by its ingredients than to assign it to one place.
No, Chicken Circir and banduma are distinct dishes, even though both bring chicken and dough together. Banduma is especially associated with layered yufka and chicken, while Chicken Circir recipes use their own dough preparation and serving style.
Chicken Circir uses dough prepared for the dish, and there is not one universally fixed shape or thickness. If making it from scratch, cut the pieces evenly so they cook at about the same rate.
Yes, cooked roast chicken can be used in Chicken Circir. Remove the bones and skin if desired, shred the meat, and add it near the end so it heats through without drying out.
Serve Chicken Circir with a crisp salad or a simple yogurt-based side to balance the chicken and dough. Since it is already a substantial savoury dish, lighter accompaniments usually work better than another heavy course.
The dough in Chicken Circir usually turns mushy when it is overcooked or absorbs too much liquid. Cook it only until tender, and combine it gently with the chicken so the pieces keep their shape.
Refrigerate leftover Chicken Circir in a covered container once it has cooled. Reheat it until hot throughout; a small splash of water can help keep the dough from drying out during reheating.
Yes, Chicken Circir can be frozen, although the dough may soften after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions and reheat it thoroughly; expect a slightly different texture from freshly made Chicken Circir.
Vitamins
B3
5.76mg · 36% DV
B5
1.17mg · 23% DV
B6
0.38mg · 22% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Sodium
576mg · 25% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chicken Circir is a traditional Turkish dish combining chicken with dough, usually cooked together until the dough is tender and takes on the savoury flavour of the chicken. Recipes and the shape of the dough can vary between households and regions.
It is served hot as a filling main course, especially at a home-cooked meal. A fresh salad or plain yoghurt makes a refreshing accompaniment. Chicken contributes protein, while the dough supplies carbohydrates; each 100 g provides 10.5 g of protein. For a lighter plate, keep the dough portion modest and serve it with vegetables.
Medium
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 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.