Recipes Cuisine Middle Eastern Persian Iskender Kebab 4.5 (16) 12 Reviews 4 Photos This Iskender kebab is similar to one I tried at a Turkish restaurant in London. It is traditionally made with lamb or doner meat but this chicken version is delicious. I later discovered that this dish was named after Alexander the Great, whom the Persians called "Iskender." Apparently, it was his favorite food. Submitted by GATOULA Updated on November 17, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 4 pita bread rounds 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato paste ground cumin to taste salt to taste ground black pepper to taste ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange pita bread on a baking sheet. Bake pitas in the preheated oven until lightly toasted; cut into bite-sized pieces and keep warm. 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. Arrange toasted pita pieces in a serving dish. Drizzle with melted butter and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with yogurt and parsley to serve. I Made It Print 24 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 667 Calories 36g Fat 49g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 667 % Daily Value * Total Fat 36g 46% Saturated Fat 19g 94% Cholesterol 144mg 48% Sodium 886mg 39% Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 9g Protein 37g 75% Vitamin C 17mg 19% Calcium 110mg 8% Iron 5mg 26% Potassium 744mg 16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.