Doner Kebab with Chestnut Pilaf
A comforting Turkish dish featuring tender doner kebab wrapped in a warm chestnut pilaf.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastBoneless and skinless
- ●1 cup chestnutFresh or frozen
- ●2 cups waterFor pilaf
- ●1 pound kebab meatGround lamb or beef
- ●1 medium onionChopped
- ●3 cloves garlicMinced
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the kebab meat according to package instructions. Shred into thin strips.
- 3
In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- 4
Add shredded kebab meat and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
In a separate saucepan, boil 2 cups of water and add 1 cup of chestnut. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until chestnut is tender.
- 6
Drain excess water and fluff chestnut with a fork. Stir in cooked kebab meat mixture.
- 7
Transfer chestnut pilaf to a serving dish and top with sliced chicken breast.
- 8
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!