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Egg-free menemen with lean chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and onion
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggless onion chicken menemen (250 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 96 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.3 g of carbs, 28 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 14.3 mg of B3 covers 89% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
240
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
10.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
28g
· 56% DV
Fat
9.5g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 47% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.58 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 28 g | 56% |
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 | 240 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 86 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 cup (double) | 360 g | 346 kcal |
Calculated from 96 calories per 100 g.
Eggless onion chicken menemen is a tomato-and-pepper skillet dish made with chicken and onion instead of the eggs found in classic menemen. It is a meat-based variation of the Turkish dish, usually cooked until the vegetables form a thick sauce.
Cook the chicken with onion and peppers, then add tomatoes and simmer to make eggless onion chicken menemen. Cut the chicken into even pieces and make sure it is fully cooked before serving; the tomato mixture should be soft and saucy.
Eggless onion chicken menemen uses chicken in place of the eggs typically stirred into menemen, while shakshuka commonly poaches eggs in a spiced tomato sauce. Both use a tomato-pepper base, but their usual seasonings and serving traditions differ.
Yes, eggless onion chicken menemen can be made ahead and refrigerated in a covered container once cooled. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, stirring until it is hot throughout; the tomato sauce may thicken, so add a splash of water if needed.
Boneless chicken breast or thigh both work in eggless onion chicken menemen. Breast gives lean, neat pieces, while thigh tends to stay juicier; whichever you choose, cut it evenly so it cooks through before the tomatoes are added.
Yes, cook the chicken through before adding tomatoes to eggless onion chicken menemen. Tomatoes release liquid and can slow browning, so cooking the chicken first helps it develop flavor and makes it easier to check that it is safely done.
Menemen is often served for breakfast in Turkey, but eggless onion chicken menemen also works as lunch or dinner. Since it contains chicken, many people serve this variation as a main dish with bread or a simple salad.
Serve eggless onion chicken menemen with crusty bread to scoop up the tomato sauce, or with a green salad for a fresher meal. Plain yogurt can also work alongside it, though it is not essential to the dish.
Yes, canned tomatoes work in eggless onion chicken menemen when fresh tomatoes are unavailable. If the sauce seems watery, simmer it uncovered until thickened, and taste before adding salt because some canned tomatoes are already seasoned.
Simmer eggless onion chicken menemen uncovered so excess liquid can evaporate. Use ripe tomatoes without excess juice, and avoid adding the tomatoes before the chicken has cooked; a thicker sauce clings better to the chicken and vegetables.
Vitamins
B3
14.25mg · 89% DV
B6
0.98mg · 58% DV
Vitamin C
46.25mg · 51% DV
B5
1.55mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
34µg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
280mg · 40% DV
Potassium ⭐
668mg · 20% DV
Sodium
450mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 240 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Eggless onion chicken menemen is a Turkish-style tomato and pepper skillet with chicken and onion instead of the eggs found in the familiar version. The vegetables cook down into a soft, juicy base, while the chicken makes the dish more substantial.
Menemen is often served hot at breakfast in Turkey, usually with bread for scooping; this heartier variation also works well for lunch or dinner. Pair it with bread and tea for a Turkish-style breakfast, or serve it with a crisp salad as a main meal. It provides 11.2 g of protein per 100 g, with chicken contributing much of it. For a lighter serving, use just enough oil to cook the vegetables and chicken.
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 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.
No known major 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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.85g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.