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Chicken hünkar beğendi Calories
Ottoman-style chicken stew over smoky eggplant béchamel
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Chicken hünkar beğendi (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.8 g of carbs, 21 g of protein, 17.8 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 8.5 mg of B3 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chicken hünkar beğendi Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
16.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
21g
· 42% DV
Fat
17.8g
· 23% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 22% · Protein 27% · Fat 51%
Chicken hünkar beğendi nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.75 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
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 Serving of Chicken hünkar beğendi?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 307 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 450 g | 576 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken hünkar beğendi
What is chicken hünkar beğendi?
Chicken hünkar beğendi is a Turkish dish of chicken stew served over beğendi, a creamy purée made with smoky roasted eggplant. The purée is commonly thickened with a milk-based sauce and finished with cheese.
How do you make chicken hünkar beğendi?
To make chicken hünkar beğendi, roast and peel the eggplants, then mash the flesh into a creamy milk-and-cheese purée. Cook chicken with onion and tomato separately, and spoon the stew over the warm eggplant base to serve.
Is chicken hünkar beğendi the same as Sultan’s delight?
Chicken hünkar beğendi is a chicken version of hünkar beğendi, often translated as “Sultan’s delight.” The familiar traditional version usually has lamb or beef over the same smoky eggplant purée, while this version uses chicken.
Where did chicken hünkar beğendi come from?
Chicken hünkar beğendi is a modern variation of a dish associated with Ottoman palace cuisine. Stories about the original hünkar beğendi’s creation vary, so the chicken version does not have a reliably established single place or date of origin.
How do you get a smoky flavor in chicken hünkar beğendi?
For a smoky flavor in chicken hünkar beğendi, char the eggplants directly over a gas flame or on a hot grill until the skins blacken and the flesh softens. An oven works too, though it may give the purée a milder smokiness.
Why is the eggplant purée in chicken hünkar beğendi lumpy?
The purée in chicken hünkar beğendi can turn lumpy if the eggplant is not mashed finely or the flour-and-milk sauce is added too quickly. Mash the drained eggplant well, whisk the sauce smooth, and combine them gradually over low heat.
Can you make chicken hünkar beğendi with chicken breast?
Yes, chicken breast works in chicken hünkar beğendi, but it can dry out if simmered for too long. Cut it into even pieces and add it late enough in cooking to finish gently in the sauce.
What do you serve with chicken hünkar beğendi?
Serve chicken hünkar beğendi with rice, bulgur, or a crisp salad. The eggplant purée and chicken stew make a substantial main dish, so a simple side lets their smoky and savory flavors stand out.
Can you make chicken hünkar beğendi ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the chicken stew and eggplant purée for chicken hünkar beğendi ahead of serving. Keep them separate, then reheat gently; loosen a thick purée with a little milk and stir until smooth.
Can you freeze chicken hünkar beğendi?
Yes, chicken hünkar beğendi can be frozen, though the dairy-based eggplant purée may separate or become grainy when thawed. For a better texture, freeze the chicken stew and purée separately, then reheat the purée slowly while stirring.
Chicken hünkar beğendi Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
8.5mg · 53% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
B5
1.3mg · 26% DV
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Phosphorus
295mg · 42% DV
Sodium
595mg · 26% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
615mg · 18% DV
Chicken hünkar beğendi Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chicken hünkar beğendi
To burn the 320 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chicken hünkar beğendi?
Chicken hünkar beğendi is a Turkish dish built around smoky mashed eggplant enriched with béchamel, topped with chicken cooked as a stew, often with onion and tomato. It adapts hünkar beğendi, an Ottoman-era dish traditionally associated with lamb, into a version that is widely approachable for chicken eaters.
Serve it hot as a main course; rice or a crisp salad makes a natural accompaniment, though the creamy eggplant base is substantial on its own. The chicken contributes protein, while the eggplant gives the dish a soft, smoky texture and some fibre. For a lighter take, use less butter in the béchamel and cook the chicken with only a little added oil.
How Nutritious Is Chicken hünkar beğendi?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Chicken hünkar beğendi 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 Chicken hünkar beğendi Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chicken hünkar beğendi Good For?
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
Chicken hünkar beğendi Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).
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