Why it works: Turkey and onion work together. They rank in the top 20% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 577 recipes. Both carry decanal, which smells soap, orange peel. The science ↓
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
12 servingsIngredients
Directions
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Soup | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Turkey + oniontop 20% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together577 recipes
Shared aroma: decanal (soap, orange peel).
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