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Chicken tirsik Calories
Traditional regional dish made with fermented greens and chicken
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Chicken tirsik (250 g) has 195 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.5 g of carbs, 17 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 240 µg of Vitamin K covers 200% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chicken tirsik Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
195
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
10.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
17g
· 34% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 38% · Fat 39%
Chicken tirsik nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
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 tirsik?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 47 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken tirsik
What is chicken tirsik?
Chicken tirsik is a regional Turkish dish made with chicken and tirsik greens, known for its distinctive tangy, fermented character. Recipes vary by household, but the greens and their preparation give the dish its defining flavor.
Where does chicken tirsik come from?
Chicken tirsik belongs to the southern Turkish tradition of tirsik dishes, especially associated with the Andırın area of Kahramanmaraş. The dish is also prepared in nearby communities, where family recipes may use different methods.
What greens are used in chicken tirsik?
Chicken tirsik uses a wild green locally called tirsik. The name can refer to different plants in different places, so do not identify or eat a foraged plant based on its name alone; use greens reliably identified for cooking.
How is chicken tirsik traditionally prepared?
Chicken tirsik is prepared by cooking chicken with the tirsik greens; traditional versions may include a fermentation step that develops the dish’s sour flavor. Follow a trusted regional recipe and cook the greens thoroughly before serving.
Is chicken tirsik fermented?
Some traditional chicken tirsik recipes include fermenting the greens to develop their characteristic tang, while preparation details vary by household. Fermentation is one part of the method, not a reason to skip thorough cooking.
What does chicken tirsik taste like?
Chicken tirsik is usually tangy and herbaceous, with a hearty savory quality from the chicken. Its sourness can range from mild to pronounced depending on how the greens are prepared and fermented.
What is served with chicken tirsik?
Chicken tirsik pairs well with plain rice or bread, which complements its tangy broth without competing with it. Some households serve yogurt alongside it, though accompaniments vary across regional and family traditions.
Can you use other greens in chicken tirsik?
You can adapt chicken tirsik with a reliably identified cooking green, but the result may not have the same flavor as the regional dish. Do not substitute an unfamiliar foraged plant for tirsik greens.
How do you store leftover chicken tirsik?
Refrigerate leftover chicken tirsik promptly in a covered container and eat it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you need until it is steaming hot throughout, rather than leaving the dish at room temperature.
Can you eat the greens in chicken tirsik raw?
No, do not eat the greens used for chicken tirsik raw. Wild plants called tirsik may be irritating or harmful if improperly identified or prepared; use only correctly identified greens and cook them thoroughly according to a trusted recipe.
Chicken tirsik Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
240µg · 200% DV
Vitamin A
362.5µg · 40% DV
B3
6mg · 38% DV
Vitamin C
23.75mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
215mg · 31% DV
Sodium
700mg · 30% DV
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
600mg · 18% DV
Chicken tirsik Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chicken tirsik
To burn the 195 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 tirsik?
Chicken tirsik is a regional southern Turkish dish made by cooking chicken with fermented local greens known as tirsik. Recipes vary between households, but the greens give the dish its distinctive sour, herbal character, while the chicken makes it a hearty stew.
It is usually served hot as a main course, often with bread or bulgur pilaf to take up the tangy broth. The combination makes for a filling meal with vegetables as well as protein; each 100 g provides 6.8 g of protein. For a lighter plate, keep added oil modest and serve it with salad instead of a large portion of pilaf.
How Nutritious Is Chicken tirsik?
Nutrient density
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.
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 tirsik 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 tirsik Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Chicken tirsik 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 tirsik Fat Profile
SATURATED
2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
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