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Tavuk Kapama
Medium 1 hr 22 min~520 kcal 8/10
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Pilic Topkapi
Turkish stuffed chicken thighs filled with spiced rice, pine nuts, currants, allspice, and baked until glossy.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 4 Boneless chicken thighs
For the rice filling
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Rice
- 1 Yellow onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Pine nuts
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Chicken stock
General
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
For the topping
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
For the spice mix
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice, soak it in warm water for 15 minutes, and drain.
15 min15:00 - 2
Saute the onion in half of the olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the pine nuts, rice, currants, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
- 4
Add the chicken stock and cook the stuffing rice for 12 minutes, leaving it slightly firm.
12 min12:00 - 5
Open the chicken thighs, fill them with the rice, and close them with the seams facing down.
- 6
Loosen the tomato paste with the remaining olive oil and brush it over the chicken.
- 7
Bake Topkapi chicken at 190°C for 33 minutes, until browned.
33 min33:00
💡 Tip: Place the seam side of the chicken underneath, this reduces the risk of opening in the oven and keeps the rice filling moist.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Topkapi chicken for a special dinner with roasted potatoes, yogurt salad, and fluffy rice pilaf.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
28
g protein
38
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 34%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pilic Topkapi make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Pilic Topkapi take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Pilic Topkapi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pilic Topkapi have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 38g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Pilic Topkapi contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Pilic Topkapi need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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