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Traditional chicken meze with walnuts and coriander
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Circassian chicken with coriander (60 g) has 143 calories. That works out to 238 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.7 g of carbs, 9.1 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 3.1 mg of B3 covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
143
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
3.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
9.1g
· 18% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 25% · Fat 65%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 214 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 238 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 262 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 524 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 524 kcal |
Calculated from 238 calories per 100 g.
Circassian chicken with coriander is a chilled chicken dish coated in a thick walnut sauce, usually made with garlic, bread and chicken broth. Coriander gives this version a distinctive herbal note; it is not included in every traditional recipe.
Boil the chicken until tender and shred it. Blend or pound walnuts, garlic, bread and enough chicken broth to make a thick sauce, then fold in the chicken and coriander. Chill before serving so the flavours meld.
Circassian chicken with coriander typically contains cooked chicken, walnuts, garlic, bread, chicken broth and coriander. Some versions add spices or use a different amount of bread, but the walnut sauce is the dish’s defining feature.
Circassian chicken with coriander is served cold, usually as a meze or appetizer. Chilling it helps the thick walnut sauce cling to the shredded chicken; garnish with extra coriander or walnuts just before serving.
Circassian chicken with coriander is a coriander-flavoured take on Circassian chicken, a dish associated with Circassian cuisine and widely served in Turkey. Walnut sauce and shredded chicken are central to it, while coriander is a variation.
Yes, Circassian chicken with coriander can be made a day ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator, then stir it before serving; add fresh coriander at the end if you want its flavour and colour to stand out.
Yes, but freezing may change the texture of the walnut sauce, making it separate or turn watery after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator and stir thoroughly before serving.
Circassian chicken with coriander keeps for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Take out only the amount you plan to serve, and return leftovers to the fridge promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature.
Yes. For bread-free Circassian chicken with coriander, use a little more walnut and add chicken broth gradually until the sauce reaches a thick, spoonable consistency. Add the broth slowly to avoid making the sauce runny.
Yes, leftover roast chicken works well in Circassian chicken with coriander. Remove the skin and bones, shred the meat, and loosen the walnut sauce with broth; roast chicken may be saltier than freshly boiled chicken, so season the sauce carefully.
Vitamins
B3
3.06mg · 19% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.12µg · 10% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.9µg · 18% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
101mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Sodium
192mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
153mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Circassian chicken with coriander is a chilled dish from Circassian cooking, made with shredded chicken folded into a rich walnut and garlic sauce, with coriander adding a fragrant, herbaceous note. It is also well known in Turkish cuisine, where recipes vary in seasoning and texture.
Serve it cold as a meze or starter, with bread for scooping and alongside salads or other small dishes. It works well on a sharing table, but a modest portion can also make a satisfying lunch with vegetables. Chicken contributes protein, while the walnuts give the sauce much of its richness; a 100 g portion has 15.2 g of protein. For a lighter version, use less sauce or loosen it with plain yoghurt.
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.
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.
Contains these 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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.