TURKISH Chicken Kebab With Creamy Eggplant Base: ALINAZIK

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while flatbread can be more economical.

Grill the eggplants, turning occasionally to avoid burning.

Cut the chicken breast into small cubes.

Heat a wide pan and add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.

Saute the chicken pieces until they change color.

Chop the veggies: 1 medium onion, sweet green peppers, and red peppers.

Saute the chopped peppers, then cover the pan to steam and soften them.

Add pepper paste, tomato paste, and more olive oil to the pan and sauté.

Drizzle about 1/4 cup of butter into the sauce in the pan.

Peel the grilled eggplants using a tablespoon to scoop out the flesh.

Finely chop the eggplant flesh and transfer it to a bowl.

Mix the grilled eggplant with yogurt and serve.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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