High Protein Chicken Iskender
Elevate your dinner game with this High Protein Chicken Iskender, a modern twist on the traditional Turkish classic. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this recipe features tender marinated chicken strips grilled to perfection, layered over crispy whole wheat pita bread, and drizzled with a rich, homemade tomato sauce. A dollop of creamy Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a refreshing finish to this satisfying, high-protein meal. Ready in just over an hour, this healthy, nutrient-packed dish is perfect for meal prepping or impressing guests with a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of your kitchen. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly delicious, it's the ultimate fusion of nutrition and indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 250 g plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 unit red onion, sliced
- 200 g tomato paste
- 150 ml water
- 2 units whole wheat pita bread
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips for even cooking.
In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and minced garlic. Add the chicken strips and marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tomato sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and cook the sliced red onion until soft and translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste and gradually add water to achieve a saucy consistency. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
Preheat your grill or skillet to high heat. Grill or cook the marinated chicken strips until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 6-8 minutes.
Toast the whole wheat pita bread until golden and crispy. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
To serve, place a layer of toasted pita pieces on a serving platter. Top with grilled chicken strips.
Drizzle with the tomato sauce, and add a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.9 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3460 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 203.2 g | 406% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 4240 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
