Iskender Kebab
Iskender kebab is a classic Turkish dish made with thinly sliced meat, rich tomato sauce, and served over toasted pita bread. This recipe uses chicken.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 6, 2026Share
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Iskender kebab is a classic Turkish dish made with thinly sliced meat, rich tomato sauce, and served over toasted pita bread. This recipe uses chicken.
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Ingredients 12
4 pita bread rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
2 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
ground cumin to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
0.5 cup butter, melted
1 cup Greek yogurt
0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange pita bread on a baking sheet.
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Bake the pitas in the oven until lightly toasted, then cut them into bite-sized pieces and keep warm.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, onion, and garlic, stirring until the chicken is done and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomato purée; season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring and cooking for a few more minutes.
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Arrange toasted pita pieces in a serving dish. Drizzle some melted butter over it and top with the chicken mixture. Garnish with yogurt and parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 667 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 36g
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Saturated Fat 19g
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Cholesterol 144mg
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Sodium 886mg
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Total Carbohydrate 49g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 37g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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