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Chicken vegetable börek Calories
Protein-containing baked filo pastry with chicken and vegetables
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chicken vegetable börek (150 g) has 387 calories. That works out to 258 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.1 g of carbs, 18.2 g of protein, 17.9 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 30.6 µg of Selenium covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chicken vegetable börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
387
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
38.1g
· 14% DV
Protein
18.2g
· 36% DV
Fat
17.9g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 19% · Fat 42%
Chicken vegetable börek nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (150 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.83 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% |
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 Medium Chicken vegetable börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 387 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 90 g | 232 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 160 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 230 g | 593 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 645 kcal |
Calculated from 258 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken vegetable börek
What is chicken vegetable börek?
Chicken vegetable börek is a savory pastry made by wrapping seasoned chicken and vegetables in thin filo-style pastry and baking it until golden. It is part of the börek family, whose fillings and shapes vary across Turkish and neighboring cuisines.
How do you make chicken vegetable börek?
To make chicken vegetable börek, cook the chicken and vegetables first, cool the filling, then layer or roll it inside pastry and bake until golden. Keeping the filling fairly dry helps the pastry cook through instead of turning soggy.
Should the chicken be cooked before making chicken vegetable börek?
Yes, cook the chicken before adding it to chicken vegetable börek. Pre-cooking lets you season and cool the filling evenly, and avoids relying on the pastry’s baking time to cook raw chicken safely inside a tightly wrapped roll.
What vegetables work best in chicken vegetable börek?
Onion, peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and grated carrot all work well in chicken vegetable börek. Cook vegetables that release a lot of water until that moisture evaporates, so the filling stays flavorful without soaking through the pastry.
How do you stop chicken vegetable börek from getting soggy?
Keep chicken vegetable börek from getting soggy by draining cooked vegetables, cooling the filling, and avoiding excess sauce. Assemble it shortly before baking if possible, and leave baked pieces uncovered briefly so escaping steam does not soften the crust.
Can chicken vegetable börek be made ahead?
Yes, chicken vegetable börek can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking. Use a cooled filling and cover the tray; for the crispest pastry, bake it soon after assembling rather than leaving it overnight against a wet filling.
Can you freeze chicken vegetable börek?
Yes, chicken vegetable börek freezes well either before or after baking. Freeze pieces in a single layer first, then pack them airtight; bake unbaked pieces from frozen or reheat cooked pieces in the oven to bring back some crispness.
How do you reheat chicken vegetable börek without making it soft?
Reheat chicken vegetable börek in an oven or air fryer to help the pastry crisp again. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to make filo soft; heat leftovers until the chicken filling is hot throughout.
What should you serve with chicken vegetable börek?
Serve chicken vegetable börek with a crisp salad, yogurt, or a tangy yogurt-based dip. These lighter sides balance the rich pastry and make it easy to serve as lunch, dinner, or part of a shared spread.
Is chicken vegetable börek traditionally eaten for breakfast?
Yes, chicken vegetable börek can be eaten for breakfast, though it also works well as lunch, dinner, or a snack. In Turkey, börek is commonly served warm with tea, and chicken-and-vegetable filling makes it substantial enough for a meal.
Chicken vegetable börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
7.2mg · 45% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
B5
0.83mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
219mg · 31% DV
Sodium
633mg · 28% DV
Manganese
0.59mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
306mg · 9% DV
Chicken vegetable börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chicken vegetable börek
To burn the 387 calories in 1 piece (medium) (150 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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 vegetable börek?
Chicken vegetable börek is a Turkish-style pastry made by wrapping cooked chicken and vegetables in thin sheets of filo or yufka, then baking until golden. The filling often includes onion and whatever vegetables are to hand, so recipes vary between households and bakeries.
Its crisp, flaky outside contrasts with a soft, savoury filling. In Turkey it is served warm or at room temperature for breakfast, as a tea-time bite, or as part of lunch; a salad, yoghurt or ayran makes a natural side. The chicken contributes protein, while the pastry makes it a substantial, carbohydrate-containing choice. For a lighter plate, pair a modest portion with plenty of fresh salad.
How Nutritious Is Chicken vegetable börek?
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 vegetable börek 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 vegetable börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chicken vegetable börek 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 vegetable börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.5:1).
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