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Source of protein and vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken sorrel salad (180 g) has 155 calories. That works out to 86 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.9 g of carbs, 20.2 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 243 µg of Vitamin K covers 203% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
155
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
4.9g
· 2% DV
Protein
20.2g
· 40% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 51% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.17 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% |
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) | 180 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 90 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 160 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 280 g | 241 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 350 g | 301 kcal |
Calculated from 86 calories per 100 g.
Make chicken sorrel salad by tossing cooked, cooled chicken with washed, dried sorrel leaves and a light dressing. Add the dressing just before serving so the leaves stay fresh, and taste before adding extra lemon because sorrel is naturally tart.
Chicken sorrel salad tastes savory and fresh, with a lemony tartness from the sorrel. The chicken softens that sharp flavor; a little olive oil or creamy dressing can round it out without hiding the distinctive taste of the leaves.
Yes, sorrel is commonly eaten raw in chicken sorrel salad. Wash the leaves thoroughly and dry them well before tossing; use fully cooked chicken and keep it separate from raw poultry during preparation to avoid cross-contamination.
A simple olive-oil dressing works well with chicken sorrel salad. Sorrel is already tangy, so use lemon sparingly; a mild yogurt or mustard dressing is another option if you want to soften the sharpness rather than amplify it.
Keep chicken sorrel salad from getting soggy by storing the leaves, chicken, and dressing separately until serving. Dry the sorrel thoroughly after washing, let the chicken cool before combining, and avoid leaving dressed leaves sitting for long.
Yes, you can prepare chicken sorrel salad components ahead, but assemble it close to mealtime. Refrigerate the cooked chicken and dry leaves separately, then toss them with dressing just before serving so the sorrel keeps its texture.
Chicken sorrel salad is usually served cold or at room temperature, with cooled cooked chicken. Warm chicken can wilt the delicate sorrel leaves, so let it cool first if you prefer it freshly cooked.
Yes, tender sorrel stems can go into chicken sorrel salad, but thick or fibrous stems are better removed. Chop the tender ones finely so their texture blends with the leaves and the pieces of chicken.
Baby spinach with a little lemon can stand in for sorrel in chicken sorrel salad, although the result will be milder. Sorrel has a distinctive tart flavor, so add the lemon gradually and taste the salad as you go.
People prone to certain kidney stones may need to limit sorrel because it contains oxalates. Whether chicken sorrel salad fits their diet depends on their stone type and medical advice, so they should ask their doctor or dietitian.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
243µg · 203% DV
B3
10.44mg · 65% DV
B6
0.76mg · 45% DV
Vitamin C
32.4mg · 36% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
225mg · 32% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
513mg · 15% DV
Sodium
162mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chicken sorrel salad brings tender cooked chicken together with sorrel leaves, whose naturally tart, lemony flavour gives the dish its lift. It is an easy home-style salad in Turkey and can be made with a simple olive-oil dressing; the sharp leaves need little extra acidity.
Serve it cool or at room temperature for lunch, or as a side with soup, grilled vegetables or other savoury dishes. The chicken makes it a filling source of protein, while sorrel contributes vitamin C; a 100 g portion has 11.2 g of protein. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of dressing and poach or grill the chicken rather than frying it.
High
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 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.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.17g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.