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Circassian chicken with walnut Calories
Chicken with walnut, yogurt, and spices
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Circassian chicken with walnut (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.4 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 4.6 mg of B3 covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Circassian chicken with walnut Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
252
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
8.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 29% · Fat 57%
Circassian chicken with walnut nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.04 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 18 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 Serving of Circassian chicken with walnut?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Circassian chicken with walnut
What is Circassian chicken with walnut?
Circassian chicken with walnut is a chilled dish of shredded cooked chicken coated in a rich walnut and garlic sauce. It is commonly served as a starter or meze, and the sauce is often thickened with bread and chicken broth.
How do you make Circassian chicken with walnut?
To make Circassian chicken with walnut, cook and shred the chicken, then blend walnuts, garlic, bread, and chicken broth into a sauce. Mix the sauce with the chicken and chill the dish before serving so the flavors come together.
Where does Circassian chicken with walnut come from?
Circassian chicken with walnut is rooted in Circassian cuisine, associated with the Circassian people of the Caucasus. It also became a familiar cold starter in Turkish cooking, where it is often served at family gatherings and celebrations.
Is Circassian chicken with walnut served hot or cold?
Circassian chicken with walnut is usually served cold or cool, rather than hot. Chilling helps the walnut sauce settle around the shredded chicken; a garnish of walnuts or spiced oil is often added just before serving.
What ingredients are in Circassian chicken with walnut?
Circassian chicken with walnut typically contains cooked chicken, walnuts, garlic, bread, and chicken broth. Some home versions add yogurt or spices, but yogurt is not essential to the classic walnut-based sauce.
Is Circassian chicken with walnut the same as chicken salad?
No, Circassian chicken with walnut is distinct from an ordinary chicken salad: its defining feature is a thick walnut-and-garlic sauce mixed through finely shredded chicken. It is traditionally served as a cold appetizer, not simply dressed with mayonnaise.
Can you make Circassian chicken with walnut the day before?
Yes, Circassian chicken with walnut can be made the day before serving. Keep it covered in the refrigerator; the rest time lets the sauce flavor the chicken, though you may need to stir in a little broth if it thickens.
What should you serve with Circassian chicken with walnut?
Serve Circassian chicken with walnut with bread, rice, or a fresh salad. Its creamy, nutty sauce pairs well with simple sides that do not compete with its flavor, and it also works as part of a spread of cold appetizers.
Can you freeze Circassian chicken with walnut?
Freezing Circassian chicken with walnut is possible, but the walnut sauce may become grainy or separate after thawing. For the best texture, refrigerate the finished dish and prepare only what you expect to serve soon.
Why is my Circassian chicken with walnut dry?
Circassian chicken with walnut can turn dry if the chicken is overcooked or the sauce is too thick. Cook the chicken just until tender, then loosen the walnut mixture gradually with broth until it coats the shredded meat evenly.
Circassian chicken with walnut Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
4.56mg · 28% DV
B6
0.38mg · 22% DV
B5
0.84mg · 17% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
156mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.47mg · 20% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Sodium
312mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
264mg · 8% DV
Circassian chicken with walnut Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Circassian chicken with walnut
To burn the 252 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 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 Circassian chicken with walnut?
Circassian chicken with walnut is a chilled dish of cooked, shredded chicken mixed with ground walnuts, garlic, bread or chicken broth, and spices. It is associated with Circassian cuisine, and some home-style versions include yoghurt. A drizzle of paprika-infused oil is a common finishing touch.
The chicken is tender, while the walnuts bring a rich, faintly sweet flavour; garlic and spices add savoury depth. In Circassian and Turkish food traditions it is often served cold as a meze or at gatherings, with bread alongside. It provides protein, and the walnuts make it filling and contribute much of its richness. For a lighter version, use less oil and serve it with crisp vegetables or a fresh salad.
How Nutritious Is Circassian chicken with walnut?
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 Circassian chicken with walnut 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 Circassian chicken with walnut Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Circassian chicken with walnut 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
Circassian chicken with walnut Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.8:1).
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