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Azerbaijani-style chicken dough dish
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Qricka chicken (250 g) has 425 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.5 g of carbs, 27.5 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 5.3 mg of B3 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
425
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
42.5g
· 15% DV
Protein
27.5g
· 55% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 27% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 425 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 27.5 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) | 250 g | 425 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 595 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 680 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 850 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Qricka chicken is an Azerbaijani-style dish that combines chicken with dough. The dough is a defining part of the dish, though its shape and preparation can vary between recipes.
Qricka chicken is made by cooking chicken with prepared dough. A practical approach is to prepare the dough first, then combine it with the chicken and cook until both are fully done.
Qricka chicken is described as an Azerbaijani-style chicken and dough dish. Recipes can differ in how the dough is made and how the chicken and dough are assembled or served.
The dough in Qricka chicken commonly uses flour and egg, so it contains gluten and egg. Recipes and packaged versions may vary, so check the ingredient list when you need to confirm the exact ingredients.
Yes, you can use leftover cooked chicken in Qricka chicken. Add it during the stage when the dough and chicken are combined, and heat the dish thoroughly without cooking the already-cooked meat for longer than necessary.
To keep Qricka chicken dough from getting soggy, avoid adding excess liquid and do not leave the cooked dish sitting in sauce. Keep the dough thick enough to hold its shape and serve the dish soon after cooking.
Serve Qricka chicken with a fresh salad or a simple yogurt-based side. The chicken and dough make the dish substantial, so a light, fresh accompaniment works well alongside it.
Cooked Qricka chicken keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and take out only the portion you plan to serve.
Yes, Qricka chicken can be frozen, although the dough may soften after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions once cool, then thaw and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
Reheat Qricka chicken in a covered pan or oven, adding a small splash of water if it seems dry. Heat it until hot throughout, and avoid reheating the same portion more than once.
Vitamins
B3
5.25mg · 33% DV
B5
1.5mg · 30% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Biotin
6.25µg · 21% DV
Minerals
Sodium
800mg · 35% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
213mg · 30% DV
Zinc
1.75mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
400mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Qricka chicken is an Azerbaijani-style dish made with chicken and dough. Recipes can vary in how the dough is shaped and cooked with the chicken, but it is generally served as a substantial, savoury meal. In Azerbaijan, it fits naturally on a home-cooked lunch or dinner table; elsewhere, serve it hot as a main, with a crisp salad or a cooling yoghurt side.
The dough gives it a soft, filling texture, while the chicken brings savoury flavour. With 11 g of protein and 17 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, it offers both protein and a hearty source of energy. A medium portion is about 250 g, so you can pair a smaller serving with vegetables for a lighter meal.
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 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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.