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Ottoman sweet-savory chicken dish prepared with honey
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Mahmudiye with Honey (220 g) has 407 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.6 g of carbs, 27.3 g of protein, 17.8 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 9 mg of B3 covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
407
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
32.6g
· 12% DV
Protein
27.3g
· 55% DV
Fat
17.8g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 27% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% |
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) | 220 g | 407 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 25 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 160 g | 296 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 444 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 592 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Mahmudiye with Honey is an Ottoman-style chicken main course that combines honey with dried fruit and often nuts. It is served as a savory-sweet dish rather than a dessert, with the fruit and honey balanced by the chicken’s savory cooking liquid.
Mahmudiye with Honey is made by cooking chicken until tender with a sauce that includes honey and dried fruit. Recipes commonly brown the chicken first, then simmer it with stock; some add nuts and a little lemon to round out the flavor.
The contrast between savory chicken and sweet honey and dried fruit gives Mahmudiye with Honey its signature taste. Lemon juice or another gentle source of acidity in some recipes helps keep the sauce from tasting overly sweet.
Mahmudiye with Honey is a main dish, not a dessert. Although honey and dried fruit make it noticeably sweet, it is served hot as chicken, often with rice or another savory accompaniment.
Mahmudiye with Honey belongs to the Ottoman culinary tradition and is associated with palace cooking. The name Mahmudiye is commonly linked to Sultan Mahmud II, though accounts of the dish’s naming and precise history are not always consistent.
Plain rice is a classic accompaniment for Mahmudiye with Honey because it absorbs the sweet-savory sauce without competing with it. Bread or a simple green salad also works well if you want a less elaborate meal.
No, Mahmudiye with Honey does not always contain almonds. Many versions use almonds for crunch, while others leave them out or use a different nut; the chicken, honey, and dried-fruit combination is more characteristic of the dish.
Yes, chicken thighs work especially well in Mahmudiye with Honey because they stay moist during simmering. Bone-in pieces add flavor to the sauce, while boneless thighs are convenient to serve; adjust the cooking time so the chicken becomes tender.
Yes, you can cook Mahmudiye with Honey ahead and refrigerate it once cooled. Reheat it gently with a splash of water or stock, since the sauce thickens as it sits; make sure the chicken is hot throughout before serving.
To keep Mahmudiye with Honey balanced, use honey and dried fruit in moderation and add a little lemon juice if the sauce tastes too sweet. Serve it with plain rice rather than a sweet or heavily seasoned side.
Vitamins
B3
9.02mg · 56% DV
B5
1.58mg · 32% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
Biotin
7.04µg · 23% DV
Minerals
Selenium
28µg · 51% DV
Phosphorus
290mg · 41% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
502mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Mahmudiye with Honey is an Ottoman-era Turkish chicken dish that balances honey’s sweetness with savoury meat. Recipes may also include dried fruit, almonds and spices, though the exact combination varies between cooks. The chicken is tender, with a fragrant sauce that can taste gently tangy as well as sweet.
In Turkey it is generally served as a main meal, often with rice pilaf; it also makes a distinctive centrepiece for a dinner inspired by Ottoman cooking. Chicken gives the dish a useful source of protein, while the honey-sweetened sauce makes it richer than a plain chicken dish. For a lighter plate, serve a modest portion with salad or vegetables instead of a large helping of pilaf.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.