Iskender kebab is a popular Turkish dish featuring thinly sliced meat with a rich tomato sauce served on toasted pita bread. This recipe uses chicken.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
667 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange pita bread on a baking sheet.
Step 2
Bake pitas in the preheated oven until lightly toasted; cut into bite-sized pieces and keep warm.
Step 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic; cook until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomato purée; season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir for a few minutes.
Step 4
Arrange toasted pita pieces in a serving dish. Drizzle with melted butter and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with yogurt and parsley to serve.
Ingredients
salt to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
ground cumin to taste
4 pita bread rounds
1 cup Greek yogurt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
