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Julienned chicken served over smoky eggplant beğendi; protein-rich with moderate carbohydrates.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken julienne with beğendi (250 g) has 355 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.8 g of carbs, 29.5 g of protein, 19.5 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 13.5 mg of B3 covers 84% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
355
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
14.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
29.5g
· 59% DV
Fat
19.5g
· 25% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 33% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.5 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g | 33% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% |
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) | 250 g | 355 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 25 g | 36 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 454 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 497 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
Chicken julienne with beğendi is a Turkish-style dish of thinly sliced chicken served over beğendi, a creamy purée made with smoky roasted eggplant. The chicken provides the main topping, while the soft eggplant base gives the dish its distinctive flavor.
Chicken julienne with beğendi is topped with strips of chicken, while hünkar beğendi is most commonly served with a slow-cooked beef or lamb stew. Both feature the roasted-eggplant base; the topping and cooking style distinguish the dishes.
The beğendi in chicken julienne with beğendi is a purée of roasted eggplant, commonly enriched with butter, flour, milk, and kaşar or another melting cheese. Its smoky flavor comes from roasting the eggplant before peeling and mashing it.
Yes, boneless chicken thighs work well in chicken julienne with beğendi and tend to stay juicier than breast meat. Slice them into narrow strips so they cook evenly, and remove any excess fat that could make the finished dish greasy.
Rice pilaf, a crisp salad, or simply cooked vegetables all go well with chicken julienne with beğendi. Since the eggplant purée is already creamy and substantial, a fresh or lightly dressed side keeps the meal from feeling too heavy.
Yes, you can make the chicken and beğendi ahead, but store them separately. Reheat both thoroughly just before serving, then spoon the chicken over the purée; keeping them apart helps preserve the chicken’s texture and the beğendi’s consistency.
For chicken julienne with beğendi, use fully roasted, tender eggplant and remove all the charred skin before mashing it. If the eggplant has many seeds or tastes unusually bitter, scoop out the seedy center and use the softer flesh.
Yes, but the beğendi may become watery or grainy after thawing because it contains milk and cheese. Freeze the chicken and eggplant purée separately for a better result, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat gently while stirring the purée.
For restaurant-style chicken julienne with beğendi, roast the eggplant until its flesh is very soft and deeply smoky, and brown the chicken quickly without crowding the pan. Spoon the smooth beğendi onto a warm plate and add the chicken just before serving.
No, chicken julienne with beğendi is usually mild, with its flavor coming mainly from smoky eggplant and savory chicken. Some cooks add black pepper, chili flakes, or hot pepper, so you can adjust the heat to your taste.
Vitamins
B3
13.5mg · 84% DV
B6
0.78mg · 46% DV
B5
1.8mg · 36% DV
Biotin
7.75µg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
345mg · 49% DV
Sodium
620mg · 27% DV
Calcium
230mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
620mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chicken julienne with beğendi pairs finely cut, cooked chicken with beğendi, a Turkish preparation of smoky roasted eggplant. The eggplant is commonly enriched with a creamy, buttery sauce and cheese, making a soft base for the chicken rather than a separate side dish.
The mellow, slightly smoky purée contrasts with the savoury chicken, and the dish is usually served hot as a main course. In Turkey it may arrive with rice or a fresh salad; elsewhere, salad or simply cooked vegetables make an easy pairing. It provides a useful amount of protein, with 11.8 g per 100 g, alongside moderate carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, keep the beğendi portion modest and add extra 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
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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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
6.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.