Iskender Kebab

I tried this chicken dish with Iskender sauce at a Turkish restaurant in London and was amazed by its delicious taste! I later discovered that this dish was named after Alexander the Great, whom the Persians called "Iskender." Apparently, it was his favorite food.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 667 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, melted
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange pita bread on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted. Cut pita bread into bite-sized pieces; keep warm.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic; cook until chicken juices run clear. Mix in tomato purée; season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Arrange toasted pita pieces in a serving dish. Drizzle with butter and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with yogurt and parsley to serve.