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Chicken tirit Calories
Traditional Anatolian dish made with chicken, stale bread, yogurt, and butter.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Chicken tirit (220 g) has 374 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.6 g of carbs, 29.7 g of protein, 16.5 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 9.2 mg of B3 covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chicken tirit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
374
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
28.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
29.7g
· 59% DV
Fat
16.5g
· 21% 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 30% · Protein 31% · Fat 39%
Chicken tirit nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (220 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 374 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.5 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.84 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 29.7 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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Chicken tirit?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 374 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 425 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 510 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken tirit
What is Chicken tirit?
Chicken tirit is a traditional Anatolian dish made by soaking pieces of stale bread with chicken broth and topping them with shredded chicken. Yogurt and melted butter, often flavored with pepper, are common finishing touches.
How do you make Chicken tirit?
To make Chicken tirit, arrange torn stale bread on a serving dish, add shredded cooked chicken, and pour hot chicken broth over it. Finish with yogurt and melted butter seasoned with red pepper, then serve while warm.
Where does Chicken tirit come from?
Chicken tirit belongs to Anatolian home cooking rather than one exclusive place. Tirit has regional forms across Turkey, and households vary the bread, toppings, and seasoning while keeping the broth-soaked bread at the heart of the dish.
What bread is best for Chicken tirit?
Stale pide or crusty white bread works well for Chicken tirit because it absorbs broth without immediately falling apart. Tear it into pieces rather than slicing it thinly, and add the broth gradually so the bread stays tender, not soupy.
Can you make Chicken tirit with leftover roast chicken?
Yes, leftover roast chicken works in Chicken tirit. Shred the meat and warm it in chicken broth before spooning it over the bread; this restores moisture and gives the bread the savory broth the dish needs.
Does Chicken tirit have yogurt?
Usually, yes: Chicken tirit is often served with plain or garlic yogurt alongside the broth-soaked bread and chicken. Some family and regional versions leave it out, so yogurt is a common topping rather than an essential ingredient.
How do you keep Chicken tirit from getting soggy?
Add the hot broth to the bread just before serving to keep Chicken tirit from becoming overly soggy. Use stale bread and pour in only enough broth to soften it; assembling the dish well ahead makes the bread continue to absorb liquid.
What is the difference between Chicken tirit and iskender kebab?
Chicken tirit uses broth-soaked bread and shredded chicken, commonly topped with yogurt and butter. Iskender kebab is traditionally made with thinly sliced döner meat over bread, with tomato sauce and melted butter, so the meat and sauce are different.
Can you freeze Chicken tirit?
You can freeze the cooked chicken and broth for Chicken tirit, but the assembled dish is not ideal for freezing. Bread becomes mushy after thawing, and yogurt can separate; freeze the chicken and broth separately, then assemble with fresh bread and yogurt.
Is Chicken tirit a filling meal?
Yes, Chicken tirit can be filling because it combines chicken with bread and is often served with yogurt. The broth softens the bread, making the dish easy to eat; serving it with a salad adds freshness without another heavy side.
Chicken tirit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
9.24mg · 58% DV
B6
0.7mg · 41% DV
B5
1.54mg · 31% DV
Biotin
7.7µg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
242mg · 35% DV
Sodium
704mg · 31% DV
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
396mg · 12% DV
Chicken tirit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chicken tirit
To burn the 374 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chicken tirit?
Chicken tirit is a traditional Anatolian dish made by softening stale bread with chicken broth, then serving it with shredded chicken, yogurt and butter. Recipes and presentation vary by region and household, but making a satisfying meal from leftover bread is central to the dish.
It is served warm, with broth-softened bread beneath tender chicken and cool yogurt; melted butter may be spooned over the top. In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed as a filling home-cooked main, especially in colder weather. Chicken and yogurt contribute protein, while the bread makes it a substantial source of carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, use less butter and serve it with a fresh salad.
How Nutritious Is Chicken tirit?
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 tirit 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 tirit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chicken tirit 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 tirit Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
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