Iskender Kebab
Description
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.
Ingredients
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4 pita bread rounds
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
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2 medium onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree
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ground cumin to taste
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salt to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange pita bread on a baking sheet.
2
Bake pitas in the preheated oven until lightly toasted; cut into bite-sized pieces and keep warm.
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.
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.