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Turkish milk pudding with caramelized bottom and chicken breast
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kazandibi chicken breast pudding (150 g) has 231 calories. That works out to 154 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 6.9 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 144 mg of Phosphorus covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
231
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.9g
· 14% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 12% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 93 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
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) | 150 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 139 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 154 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 169 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 130 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 339 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 339 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 339 kcal |
Calculated from 154 calories per 100 g.
Kazandibi chicken breast pudding is a Turkish milk pudding with a deliberately browned, caramelized layer on its underside. The name refers to that scorched-looking base; the chicken breast is finely shredded and blended into the pudding in the traditional chicken version.
Traditional kazandibi chicken breast pudding does contain boiled chicken breast, shredded very finely and mixed into the milk pudding. Some versions sold or made today leave it out, so the name alone does not guarantee that every recipe includes chicken.
The dark underside is intentional: the pudding is heated against the pan until its bottom caramelizes. Proper kazandibi chicken breast pudding tastes toasted and sweet there, not bitter or charred; that browned layer is what distinguishes kazandibi from plain milk pudding.
Kazandibi chicken breast pudding tastes mainly like a creamy, lightly sweet milk pudding with a toasted caramel note. The finely shredded chicken is mild and does not usually make the dessert taste savory; it contributes more to its texture than its flavor.
Tavukgöğsü is the Turkish milk pudding that may contain finely shredded chicken breast, while kazandibi describes a pudding with a caramelized underside. Kazandibi chicken breast pudding combines the two; plain tavukgöğsü does not have to have a browned base.
The milk pudding is cooked with sugar and a thickener, with finely shredded chicken breast added for the chicken version. It is spread in a pan and heated until the underside browns, then cooled and portioned so the caramelized layer can be served facing up.
Kazandibi chicken breast pudding belongs to Turkish cuisine and is commonly associated with the Ottoman palace-kitchen tradition. It is now a familiar dessert across Turkey, rather than a dish tied to just one modern town or region.
Kazandibi chicken breast pudding is served cold. It is cut into portions and plated with the browned, caramelized side facing up; in Turkey it is often enjoyed as a dessert after a meal or as a treat from a pudding shop.
Keep kazandibi chicken breast pudding covered in the refrigerator and aim to eat it within about 2–3 days. Because it is a milk-based dessert, do not leave it sitting out for an extended period, and return uneaten portions to the fridge promptly.
You can freeze kazandibi chicken breast pudding, but its texture may suffer after thawing: the milk pudding can turn watery and the browned layer can soften. Refrigerating it and eating it fresh gives a better texture.
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
231mg · 7% DV
Sodium
93mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kazandibi chicken breast pudding is a traditional Turkish milk dessert made with milk, sugar and starch, with finely shredded chicken breast mixed through it. As it cooks, the underside is caramelised against the tray, giving the pudding its characteristic dark, toasted layer. The chicken is used for texture, not to make the dessert savoury.
It is usually served chilled, cut into portions and sometimes turned so the browned side faces up. Its smooth, slightly stretchy texture and bittersweet caramel note make it a popular finish to a meal or a treat with tea. It is mainly a source of carbohydrate, with a little protein from the milk and chicken. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller slice and pair it with unsweetened tea.
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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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.