Cracked wheat, chicken, chickpeas, and butter cook slowly into a hearty Sinop keskek.
25 min prep 120 min cook
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Soak the cracked wheat overnight and drain.
Place the chicken thighs, salt, and wheat in the pot.
Cook with plenty of water over low heat for 80 minutes.
Shred the chicken and add it back to the pot with the chickpeas.
Thicken the keskek by stirring for 30 to 35 minutes and serve with butter.
💡 Tip: Soaking the wheat overnight noticeably shortens the mashing time.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with sizzling butter and red pepper.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~450
kcal calories
27
g protein
52
g carbs
14
g fat
1.8g
Sugar
2.8g
Fiber
700.5mg
Sodium
3.7g
Saturated fat
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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