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Protein-rich, fiber-rich, low-fat chicken mushroom sauté.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Chicken mushroom sauté (180 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 26.1 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 7.4 mg of B3 covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chicken mushroom sauté is a Turkish-style home-cooked pan dish of bite-sized chicken and sliced mushrooms, cooked until tender, often with a little oil and seasoning. The chicken browns lightly as the mushrooms soften and release their juices, making a savoury, gently earthy dish with a light, glossy sauce.
It works well as a weeknight lunch or dinner, served with rice, bulgur, bread or a simple salad; in Turkey, it is familiar everyday home cooking rather than a formal dish. Chicken makes it protein-rich, while the mushrooms add some fibre. For a lighter plate, use only a little oil and pair it with plenty of salad or vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
14.5g
· 29% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 56% · Fat 28%
Vitamins
B3
4.1mg · 26% DV
B6
0.38mg · 22% DV
Biotin
6.5µg · 22% DV
B5
0.85mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
145mg · 21% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
330mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 100 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.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Chicken mushroom sauté is made by browning bite-sized chicken in a hot pan, then adding sliced mushrooms and cooking until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs; cook the chicken through and let excess mushroom liquid evaporate before serving.
Chicken mushroom sauté goes well with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread, which all work with its savory sauce. For a lighter plate, serve it with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
Yes, you can make chicken mushroom sauté creamy by stirring in cream after the chicken and mushrooms are cooked. Warm it gently rather than boiling it hard, which helps keep the sauce smooth.
Chicken mushroom sauté turns watery when the pan is overcrowded or the mushrooms release liquid faster than it can evaporate. Use a wide, hot pan, cook in batches if needed, and leave the lid off.
Yes, chicken mushroom sauté can be frozen, although the mushrooms may become softer and release liquid after thawing. Cool it promptly, pack it airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat until steaming hot.
Chicken mushroom sauté keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator when promptly chilled and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until it is steaming hot.
Button or cremini mushrooms work well in chicken mushroom sauté because they are easy to slice and cook evenly. Shiitake mushrooms can add a deeper savory flavor, but their stronger taste may change the character of the dish.
To keep chicken tender in chicken mushroom sauté, cut it into evenly sized pieces and avoid cooking it longer than necessary. Brown it in a hot pan without crowding, then finish cooking it with the mushrooms.
Yes, chicken mushroom sauté does not need wine. Use a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen browned bits from the pan, or simply let the mushrooms provide moisture as they cook.
Yes, chicken mushroom sauté works well for meal prep because it reheats easily and pairs with several sides. Store it separately from rice or pasta when possible, so the sauce does not make them overly soft.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.