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Tavuk Topkapi

Boneless chicken thighs wrap spiced rice pilaf with currants and nuts, then roast into an elegant Istanbul table dish.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~620 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

55 min prep 55 min cook

#High Protein
#For Guests
#Baked

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Timeline

Total 1 h 50 min

Prep55 min
Cooking55 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

6 adet boneless chicken thigh
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) yogurt
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) tomato paste
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) olive oil
1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) salt
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) black pepper
1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) baldo rice
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) butter
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Pine nuts
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Currants
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) allspice
0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) cinnamon
2 su bardağı(~400 ml) chicken broth

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Instructions

1
Soak the rice in hot water for 20 minutes and drain.
20 min
20:00
2
Marinate the chickens with yogurt, tomato paste, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3
Brown the pistachios in butter for 3 minutes.
3 min
03:00
4
Add rice and fry for 4 minutes, add currants and spices.
4 min
04:00
5
Add chicken broth and half cook the rice for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00
6
Open the chicken legs, fill them with rice, and close them like a bundle.
7
Bake the stuffed chickens in the oven at 190°C for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
40 min
40:00

💡 Tip: Leaving the stuffing rice uncooked will prevent the chicken from getting mushy in the oven.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with yogurt salad, roasted peppers and plain ayran.

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Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~620

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 23%Carbs 31%Fat 46%

GI 51 · Low GIGL 24 · High GL

6.1g

Sugar

1.2g

Fiber

1427.2mg

Sodium

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.

Satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk
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 Tavuk Topkapi make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Tavuk Topkapi take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 110 minutes in total.
Is Tavuk Topkapi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Tavuk Topkapi have?
Approximately 620 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 48g, fat: 32g.
Which allergens does Tavuk Topkapi contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Tavuk Topkapi need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
Is Tavuk Topkapi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the rice in hot water for 20 minutes and drain.

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