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Madimak with Chicken Calories
A traditional dish of cooked madimak greens with a small amount of ground chicken, onion, bulgur, and oil.
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Madimak with Chicken (200 g) has 172 calories. That works out to 86 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.2 g of carbs, 10.4 g of protein, 8.2 g of fat and 4.4 g of fiber. Its 160 µg of Vitamin K covers 133% of the Daily Value. Under the NOVA system it is classified as "Minimally Processed".
Madimak with Chicken Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
172
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
14.2g
· 5% DV
Protein
10.4g
· 21% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
4.4g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 24% · Fat 43%
Madimak with Chicken nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (200 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% |
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 Cup of Madimak with Chicken?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 13 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 280 g | 241 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 300 g | 258 kcal |
Calculated from 86 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Madimak with Chicken
What is Madimak with Chicken?
Madimak with Chicken is a Turkish dish made from cooked madimak greens, a small amount of ground chicken, onion, bulgur and oil. The greens give it a distinctive earthy, herb-like character, while the bulgur makes the dish more substantial.
How do you cook Madimak with Chicken?
To cook Madimak with Chicken, sauté onion and ground chicken, then add cleaned, chopped madimak greens, bulgur and water. Simmer until the greens are tender and the bulgur has absorbed the liquid. Rinse the greens thoroughly before chopping.
What does Madimak with Chicken taste like?
Madimak with Chicken tastes savory and gently earthy, with a leafy, herb-like flavor from the madimak. Onion and chicken add savory depth, while bulgur softens the dish’s texture and balances the greens.
Where does Madimak with Chicken come from?
Madimak with Chicken belongs to Turkish home cooking, particularly the food traditions of Central Anatolia and Sivas. Madimak is a wild edible green used in regional dishes; adding chicken is one variation rather than the only traditional preparation.
Can you substitute another green in Madimak with Chicken?
Yes, spinach can stand in for madimak in Madimak with Chicken if madimak is unavailable, though the flavor will be milder and less distinctive. Add the spinach later in cooking, since it softens faster than many wild greens.
Does madimak need blanching before making Madimak with Chicken?
No, madimak usually does not need a separate blanch before making Madimak with Chicken. Once carefully sorted, washed and chopped, it can cook in the pot with the other ingredients. Blanching first may make the greens overly soft.
Why is bulgur added to Madimak with Chicken?
Bulgur gives Madimak with Chicken body and helps absorb the cooking liquid, so the result is more like a hearty one-pot meal than plain cooked greens. It is added during cooking so it has time to soften.
What should you serve with Madimak with Chicken?
Serve Madimak with Chicken with plain yogurt or a crisp salad for contrast. Bread also works well for scooping up the juices. Since the dish already contains bulgur, an additional grain side is optional rather than essential.
Can you freeze Madimak with Chicken?
Yes, Madimak with Chicken can be frozen after it has cooled. Divide it into meal-sized airtight containers and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly. The bulgur may soften somewhat after freezing and thawing.
How long does Madimak with Chicken keep in the fridge?
Madimak with Chicken keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Because it contains cooked chicken, refrigerate leftovers rather than leaving them at room temperature for an extended time.
Madimak with Chicken Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
160µg · 133% DV
Vitamin A
200µg · 22% DV
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
Folate
80µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Iron
5mg · 28% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
500mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
600mg · 18% DV
How to Burn Off Madimak with Chicken
To burn the 172 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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What is Madimak with Chicken?
Madimak with Chicken is a traditional dish from Turkey’s Central Anatolia, particularly associated with Sivas. It is made by cooking madimak, a wild spring green, with onion, bulgur, a little ground chicken and oil. Fresh greens are used in season; dried madimak is also common in home cooking.
The greens become tender, with a gently tangy, earthy flavour, while bulgur gives the dish substance. It is served hot as a main or substantial side, often with bread or yoghurt. The dish is vegetable-led, with some protein from the chicken and fibre from the greens and bulgur. For a lighter meal, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with plain yoghurt or a crisp salad.
How Nutritious Is Madimak with Chicken?
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 Madimak with Chicken 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 Madimak with Chicken Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Madimak with Chicken 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
Madimak with Chicken Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16:1).
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