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Chicken Doner Kebab

Irresistibly Juicy Chicken Doner Kebab Recipe You’ll Love

This Chicken Doner Kebab recipe is a quick and flavorful twist on street food that anyone can recreate at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 kebabs
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1.5 cups plain yogurt gives the chicken a tender, flavorful base
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice adds a bright, zesty kick to the marinade
  • 2 teaspoons paprika infuses a warm, smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cumin enhances the earthiness of the dish
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder adds a bold, aromatic touch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances all the flavors
Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs juicy and ideal for grilling
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup diced cucumber adds a refreshing crunch
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes brings sweetness and color
  • 0.25 cup diced onion contributes sharp flavor
Serving
  • 4 pieces pita bread warm to wrap the kebabs
  • garlic yogurt sauce optional for extra flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cast-iron skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Marinating
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip, and place in heated skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board, let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Assembly
  1. Lay pita bread flat and fill with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Optionally drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce before folding.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1kebabCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.

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