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Iskender Kebab

This dish originally came from a real man who became the Macedon king at 19, Alexander the Great. The Turkish named it after him, and it has a delicious taste. It was his favorite dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 4 pita loaves of bread
  • 4 chicken breasts (chopped)
  • 2 medium onions (chopped)
  • 1 clove of garlic (minced)
  • A can of tomato puree
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Half a cup of melted butter
  • 1 cup of Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup of fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and arrange the pieces of bread onto your baking sheet. You can also look at air fryer reviews if you want to cook a bit faster. Lightly toast them for around five minutes and cut into bite-size bases.
  2. Heat your olive oil in a pan over medium heat and stir in the chicken, garlic, and onion. Cook until juices have left the meat. Stir in the tomato puree, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for a further 10 minutes.
  3. Arrange slices of pita into a serving dish and drizzle over butter, top it all with the chicken mix. Add parsley and yogurt and serve.

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