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Chicken Karnıyarık Calories
A Turkish baked dish of eggplant filled with chicken, tomato, and onion.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Chicken Karnıyarık (250 g) has 303 calories. That works out to 121 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 22.5 g of protein, 15.5 g of fat and 5.8 g of fiber. Its 312.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chicken Karnıyarık Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
303
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
18.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
22.5g
· 45% DV
Fat
15.5g
· 20% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 30% · Fat 45%
Chicken Karnıyarık nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 303 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.5 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.13 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% |
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 Serving of Chicken Karnıyarık?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 303 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 34 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 220 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 250 g | 303 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 320 g | 387 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 424 kcal |
Calculated from 121 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Karnıyarık
What is Chicken Karnıyarık?
Chicken Karnıyarık is a Turkish baked dish made by filling eggplant with chicken, tomato, and onion. The name refers to the split eggplant used as a pocket for the savory filling, and the dish is typically served warm as a main course.
How do you make Chicken Karnıyarık?
To make Chicken Karnıyarık, soften whole eggplants, slit them lengthwise, and fill them with cooked chicken, onion, and tomato. Set them in a baking dish with tomato sauce and bake until the eggplant is tender and the flavors come together.
Is Chicken Karnıyarık traditionally made with chicken?
No, the more familiar Turkish karnıyarık is usually made with minced meat, often lamb or beef. Chicken Karnıyarık is a variation that uses chicken in the eggplant filling while keeping the dish’s characteristic tomato-and-onion flavors.
Can you make Chicken Karnıyarık without frying the eggplant?
Yes, you can bake or grill the eggplants until soft instead of frying them. This gives you eggplants that are easy to fill without the extra oil from frying; make sure they are tender before adding the chicken filling.
Which part of the chicken works best in Chicken Karnıyarık?
Boneless chicken thighs work especially well in Chicken Karnıyarık because they stay moist in the filling. Chicken breast also works; chop it into small pieces and avoid overcooking it before it goes into the eggplant.
Is Chicken Karnıyarık spicy?
Chicken Karnıyarık is not necessarily spicy; its usual flavor comes from chicken, eggplant, tomato, and onion. You can add black pepper or chili flakes to the filling, or leave them out for a milder version.
What can you serve with Chicken Karnıyarık?
Serve Chicken Karnıyarık with rice pilaf, bulgur, or crusty bread to complement the tomato sauce. A simple salad or plain yogurt also makes a fitting side and balances the rich, soft eggplant.
Can Chicken Karnıyarık be made ahead?
Yes, you can prepare the chicken filling and soften the eggplants ahead of time, then assemble and bake them before serving. Refrigerate the cooked filling promptly and keep it chilled until you are ready to finish the dish.
Can you freeze Chicken Karnıyarık?
Yes, Chicken Karnıyarık can be frozen after cooking, though the eggplant may become softer once thawed. Cool it, freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat until hot throughout.
How do you reheat Chicken Karnıyarık without drying it out?
Reheat Chicken Karnıyarık covered in the oven with a little of its tomato sauce in the dish. Covering it helps keep the chicken moist; heat until the center is hot, then uncover briefly if you want the top less saucy.
Chicken Karnıyarık Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
6.5mg · 41% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
B5
1.13mg · 23% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
313mg · 45% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
750mg · 22% DV
Sodium
450mg · 20% DV
Chicken Karnıyarık Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chicken Karnıyarık
To burn the 303 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chicken Karnıyarık?
Chicken karnıyarık is a Turkish home-style variation on karnıyarık: eggplants are split and filled with chicken cooked with tomato and onion, then baked. The familiar version is often made with minced meat, while chicken offers a gentler alternative that still lets the eggplant and savoury filling shine.
It is usually served warm, often alongside rice and yoghurt, and makes a satisfying main meal. Chicken provides protein, while the eggplant adds fibre; the dish has about 9 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter preparation, bake or grill the eggplants instead of frying them, and keep the filling’s added oil modest.
How Nutritious Is Chicken Karnıyarık?
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 Karnıyarık 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 Chicken Karnıyarık Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Chicken Karnıyarık 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
Chicken Karnıyarık Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
8g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.