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Chicken Elbasan Tava Calories
Baked Balkan dish with chicken and yogurt
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chicken Elbasan Tava (180 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 24.3 g of protein, 16.6 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 5.6 mg of B3 covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chicken Elbasan Tava Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
288
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
9.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
24.3g
· 49% DV
Fat
16.6g
· 21% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 13% · Protein 34% · Fat 53%
Chicken Elbasan Tava nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.6 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.86 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% |
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 Chicken Elbasan Tava?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 90 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 350 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 160 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Elbasan Tava
What is Chicken Elbasan Tava?
Chicken Elbasan Tava is a baked chicken dish covered with a savory yogurt-based sauce, commonly made with eggs and flour. It adapts the Elbasan tava tradition, whose better-known version is prepared with lamb.
How do you make Chicken Elbasan Tava?
Chicken Elbasan Tava is made by cooking the chicken, covering it with a smooth yogurt, egg, and flour sauce, then baking until the topping sets and browns lightly. Temper the yogurt mixture gradually with warm cooking liquid to help keep it smooth.
Where does Chicken Elbasan Tava come from?
Chicken Elbasan Tava takes its name from Elbasan, a city in Albania, and belongs to the wider Elbasan tava tradition. The classic preparation is associated with lamb; the chicken version is a lighter adaptation found in home cooking.
Why does the sauce split in Chicken Elbasan Tava?
The sauce in Chicken Elbasan Tava can split when cold yogurt meets very hot liquid too quickly or when the dish is baked at excessive heat. Whisk the yogurt with the egg and flour first, then slowly mix in warm broth before baking.
What should you serve with Chicken Elbasan Tava?
Serve Chicken Elbasan Tava with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. The creamy yogurt topping makes the dish substantial, so a simple vegetable side or fresh greens provide a pleasing contrast.
Can Chicken Elbasan Tava be made ahead?
Yes, Chicken Elbasan Tava can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking, or cooked and reheated later. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and reheat until piping hot; gentle oven reheating helps the chicken stay moist.
Can you make Chicken Elbasan Tava with chicken breast?
Yes, chicken breast works in Chicken Elbasan Tava, though it can dry out more easily than thighs. Cook it just until done before adding the sauce, and avoid leaving it in the oven longer than needed for the topping to set.
Is Chicken Elbasan Tava traditionally made with chicken or lamb?
Chicken Elbasan Tava uses chicken, while the traditional Elbasan tava is commonly made with lamb. The chicken version keeps the characteristic yogurt-based topping and oven-baked finish, but cooks faster and has a milder flavor.
Can you freeze Chicken Elbasan Tava?
Chicken Elbasan Tava can be frozen, but its yogurt-and-egg topping may become grainy or separate after thawing. For the best texture, freeze portions in airtight containers, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat gently in the oven.
How do you stop Chicken Elbasan Tava from drying out?
To keep Chicken Elbasan Tava moist, avoid overcooking the chicken before it goes into the oven and cover the dish if the topping browns too quickly. Thigh meat is more forgiving than breast, and reheating covered also helps preserve moisture.
Chicken Elbasan Tava Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
5.58mg · 35% DV
B6
0.58mg · 34% DV
B5
1.62mg · 32% DV
B12
0.68µg · 28% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
216mg · 31% DV
Sodium
612mg · 27% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Zinc
1.26mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
Chicken Elbasan Tava Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chicken Elbasan Tava
To burn the 288 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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What is Chicken Elbasan Tava?
Chicken Elbasan Tava takes its name from Elbasan, a city in Albania. This Balkan oven-baked dish is made with chicken pieces in a yogurt sauce, often thickened with egg and flour. The chicken turns tender as the top of the sauce browns, while the yogurt gives it a gently tangy, creamy character.
In Albanian and Balkan home cooking, it is served hot as a main course, often with bread or rice and a fresh salad. It is a satisfying source of protein, with 13.5 g per 100 g. For a lighter meal, keep the added oil modest and pair it with plenty of salad.
How Nutritious Is Chicken Elbasan Tava?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Chicken Elbasan Tava Processed?
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.
Does Chicken Elbasan Tava Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chicken Elbasan Tava Good For?
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
Chicken Elbasan Tava Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.86g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.