Iskender Kebab

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

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
• 2 medium onion, chopped
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

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.