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Circassian chicken with yogurt Calories
Chicken mezze with yogurt and walnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Circassian chicken with yogurt (120 g) has 238 calories. That works out to 198 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 17 g of protein, 15.7 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 6.1 mg of B3 covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Circassian chicken with yogurt Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
238
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
5.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
17g
· 34% DV
Fat
15.7g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 29% · Fat 61%
Circassian chicken with yogurt nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.7 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.24 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 318 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| 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 Circassian chicken with yogurt?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 40 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 40 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 60 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 158 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 436 kcal |
Calculated from 198 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Circassian chicken with yogurt
What is Circassian chicken with yogurt?
Circassian chicken with yogurt is a cold chicken dish dressed with a creamy mixture of yogurt, walnuts, and often garlic. It draws on Circassian-style walnut chicken and is commonly served as a meze or starter in Turkey.
How do you make Circassian chicken with yogurt?
To make Circassian chicken with yogurt, poach chicken until cooked, then shred it. Mix yogurt with finely ground walnuts, garlic, and enough chicken broth for a thick sauce, fold it through the meat, and chill before serving.
Why is it called Circassian chicken with yogurt?
Circassian chicken with yogurt takes its name from Circassian culinary traditions, especially chicken served with a walnut-based sauce. The yogurt in this version is a variation found in some recipes; not every Circassian-style chicken recipe includes it.
Is Circassian chicken with yogurt served hot or cold?
Circassian chicken with yogurt is usually served cold or cool, rather than piping hot. Chilling gives the shredded chicken time to take on the garlic and walnut flavors; a little paprika oil on top is a common finishing touch.
What goes into Circassian chicken with yogurt?
The usual ingredients in Circassian chicken with yogurt are cooked chicken, yogurt, walnuts, and garlic. Some versions use bread or chicken broth to thicken the dressing, while seasonings and garnishes vary from one household recipe to another.
Does Circassian chicken with yogurt contain bread?
Sometimes. Bread can be blended into the dressing to thicken Circassian chicken with yogurt, but it is optional; walnuts and yogurt also make a creamy coating. If using bread, soften it with a little chicken broth first.
Can you make Circassian chicken with yogurt ahead of time?
Yes, Circassian chicken with yogurt can be made a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate it so the flavors meld, then stir it before serving and add any crunchy walnut or paprika-oil garnish at the last minute.
What do you serve with Circassian chicken with yogurt?
Circassian chicken with yogurt works well as part of a cold mezze spread with bread, salads, and other small plates. For a fuller meal, serve it alongside plain rice or potatoes, which complement its rich walnut dressing without competing with it.
How long does Circassian chicken with yogurt keep in the fridge?
Circassian chicken with yogurt keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains cooked chicken and yogurt, refrigerate it promptly after serving and avoid leaving it out at room temperature for an extended period.
Can you freeze Circassian chicken with yogurt?
You can freeze Circassian chicken with yogurt, but the yogurt dressing may separate and turn grainy when thawed. For a better texture, freeze the cooked shredded chicken separately and mix it with freshly prepared walnut-yogurt dressing after thawing.
Circassian chicken with yogurt Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
6.12mg · 38% DV
B6
0.37mg · 22% DV
B12
0.46µg · 19% DV
B5
0.86mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
202mg · 29% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Sodium
318mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
286mg · 8% DV
Circassian chicken with yogurt Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Circassian chicken with yogurt
To burn the 238 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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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 yogurt?
Circassian chicken with yogurt brings shredded cooked chicken together with a creamy yogurt and walnut dressing. It draws on Circassian cooking and has become a familiar cold mezze in Turkey; recipes may also use garlic and a little chicken stock to bring the sauce together.
Serve it chilled or at room temperature, often with bread as part of a mezze spread or at a gathering. The yogurt makes it tangy and smooth, while walnuts add richness and a slight crunch. Chicken makes it a protein-containing, filling dish; it provides 14.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, serve a modest portion with fresh greens, or balance it with other vegetable-based mezze.
How Nutritious Is Circassian chicken with yogurt?
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 Circassian chicken with yogurt 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 yogurt Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Circassian chicken with yogurt 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
Circassian chicken with yogurt Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.4:1).
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