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Protein-rich chicken main dish with vegetables
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables (250 g) has 470 calories. That works out to 188 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.8 g of carbs, 38 g of protein, 21.3 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 15.3 mg of B3 covers 95% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 54 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
470
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
32.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
38g
· 76% DV
Fat
21.3g
· 27% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 32% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 470 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.3 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 3.88 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 38 g | 76% |
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) | 250 g | 470 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 188 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 226 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 125 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 338 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 451 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 658 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 400 g | 752 kcal |
Calculated from 188 calories per 100 g.
Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables combines cooked chicken, vegetables and phyllo pastry. Recipes vary: the filling may use diced or shredded chicken with peas, carrots or other vegetables, wrapped in pastry and baked until crisp.
Keep Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables crisp by using a cool, well-drained filling and assembling it shortly before baking. Brush the pastry lightly with oil or melted butter, and avoid covering the baked dish while it is still hot.
Yes, you can prepare the chicken and vegetable filling for Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables ahead of time. Refrigerate it separately, then wrap it in phyllo just before baking so moisture does not soften the pastry.
Yes, store-bought filo works well for Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables. Thaw frozen sheets according to the package directions, keep unused sheets covered with a clean damp towel, and handle them gently because they tear easily.
Peas and diced carrots are classic, practical choices for Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables, while mushrooms or spinach can add variation. Cook watery vegetables first and drain them well so their liquid does not make the pastry soggy.
For tender Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables, avoid overcooking the chicken before assembling the filling. Shredded or diced cooked chicken mixed with a little sauce or yogurt stays moist, while the phyllo needs only enough baking to brown.
Yes, leftover roast chicken is a convenient choice for Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables. Remove bones and skin if desired, shred the meat, and mix it with cooked vegetables; reheat the assembled dish until the filling is hot.
Serve Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables or a simple yogurt sauce. Since the dish already includes pastry and vegetables, a light side often balances it better than another rich starch.
Yes, Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables can be frozen, although the pastry may lose some crispness after thawing. Freeze it airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it in the oven to improve the texture.
Reheat Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables in an oven rather than a microwave when you want the pastry to crisp again. Place it in an oven-safe dish and heat until the chicken filling is thoroughly hot.
Vitamins
B3
15.25mg · 95% DV
B6
1.05mg · 62% DV
B5
1.8mg · 36% DV
Biotin
10.25µg · 34% DV
Minerals
Selenium
45µg · 82% DV
Phosphorus
395mg · 56% DV
Sodium
738mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
715mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 470 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Chicken with Phyllo and Vegetables brings chicken together with a vegetable garnish, often including peas and carrots, with thin sheets of phyllo used to wrap or layer the filling. It draws on Turkish home cooking, though the exact preparation varies: some versions are baked until the pastry turns golden.
The contrast is part of its appeal: tender chicken and vegetables inside, with crisp, delicate pastry around them. In Turkey it works as a lunch or dinner main, often served with yoghurt or a simple salad; elsewhere, it also makes an easy centrepiece for a family meal. Chicken gives the dish a protein-rich base, while the vegetables add variety. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of pastry and serve it with extra salad.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
3.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.