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Iskender Kebab
Photo: Lily Banse

Iskender Kebab

12 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 4 servings openrecipes
Iskender Kebab

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

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

650
Calories
54g
Protein
31g
Fat
39g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Pita Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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