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Chicken Iskender Kebab served with yogurt garlic sauce and toasted pita.
Chicken Iskender Kebab in yogurt sauce with toasted pita

Chicken Iskender Kebab

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
A lighter, everyday version of the Iskender kebab. The neutral taste of chicken breast is elevated by the spiced marinade and rich butter drizzle. While traditionalists might raise an eyebrow, this version is ready faster and is less heavy, while still delivering the classic flavor experience: crispy bread, juicy meat, creamy yogurt, and the indispensable hot butter.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Skillet
  • Small saucepan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Marinate in a mixture of oil, crushed garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.

Tip: The salt in the marinade starts to tenderize the meat.
2 ✓

Dice the pita and toast lightly.

3 ✓

Whisk the yogurt until smooth.

4 ✓

Sear the chicken strips in a hot skillet until golden brown (approx. 5-6 minutes).

Tip: Don't crowd the pan; cook in batches to ensure searing, not steaming.
5 ✓

Melt the butter until foaming.

6 ✓

Layer the pita and chicken, then drizzle with hot butter. Serve with yogurt and lemon.

Recipe FAQ

The chicken breast dried out.
Chicken breast is lean, so it's very easy to overcook. Only sear it until just cooked through; the butter drizzle helps keep it juicy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 4 whole Pita Breads
  • 1 cup Thick Plain Yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Lemon
  • 2 oz Butter