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Chicken-based savory dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken sandal delight (220 g) has 363 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.3 g of carbs, 38.5 g of protein, 15.8 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 15 mg of B3 covers 94% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
363
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
14.3g
· 5% DV
Protein
38.5g
· 77% DV
Fat
15.8g
· 20% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 44% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 363 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.96 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% |
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) | 220 g | 363 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 180 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 200 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 528 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 360 g | 594 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
Chicken sandal delight is made by filling hollowed zucchini halves with cooked chicken filling and baking them until tender. Sauté the chicken with onion and vegetables, spoon it into the zucchini boats, then bake until the filling is hot.
Chicken sandal delight is a Turkish-style baked dish of zucchini boats filled with chicken. The filling often includes onion, tomato, peppers, and seasoning, while grated cheese is a common optional topping rather than a required ingredient.
Yes, cooked leftover chicken works well in Chicken sandal delight. Shred or dice it, warm it with the vegetables and seasonings for the filling, then bake the stuffed zucchini until heated through; this avoids overcooking already-cooked chicken.
No, you usually do not need to cook the zucchini first for Chicken sandal delight. Hollow the zucchini, fill it, and bake until tender; briefly blanching thicker zucchini halves is an option if you want them to soften sooner.
Yes, Chicken sandal delight can be made without cheese. The chicken and vegetable filling provides the flavor, so simply leave off the topping; you can add fresh herbs or a little tomato to keep the finished dish moist.
Chicken sandal delight is best served hot or warm, soon after baking, when the zucchini and chicken filling are tender. It can also be eaten cold as leftovers, but the zucchini softens further and the dish loses its freshly baked texture.
Yes, yellow summer squash can replace zucchini in Chicken sandal delight if it is firm enough to hold a filling. Cut and hollow it like a zucchini boat, and check tenderness as it bakes because the size and texture can vary.
Yes, Chicken sandal delight can be assembled ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator before baking. For the best texture, keep the filling and hollowed zucchini separate until close to baking, then fill the boats and cook them through.
You can freeze Chicken sandal delight, but the zucchini may become watery and softer after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked chicken filling separately, thaw it in the refrigerator, then fill fresh zucchini and bake.
Chicken sandal delight pairs well with rice, couscous, or a crisp green salad. For a lighter meal, serve it with plain yogurt or a cucumber salad; these sides complement the savory chicken without competing with the stuffed zucchini.
Vitamins
B3
14.96mg · 94% DV
B6
0.92mg · 54% DV
B5
2.09mg · 42% DV
Biotin
11µg · 37% DV
Minerals
Selenium
35µg · 64% DV
Phosphorus
385mg · 55% DV
Sodium
638mg · 28% DV
Zinc
2.31mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
561mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chicken sandal delight is a Turkish-style baked dish of hollowed zucchini filled with a savoury chicken mixture. The filling commonly includes onion and tomato, and some versions add cheese on top; the zucchini halves give the dish its boat-like shape. It is served hot, with the tender squash holding the juicy filling.
In Turkey, it fits naturally into a home-cooked main meal, often accompanied by yoghurt or a fresh salad; rice makes the plate more substantial. For English-speaking diners elsewhere, it also works well as a lighter alternative to a meat pie or casserole. Chicken makes it a protein-forward choice, providing 17.5 g of protein per 100 g. Use a modest amount of oil and cheese if you’d like to keep it lighter.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.