Homemade Döner Kebab with Tender Chicken and Fresh Yogurt Sauce
A classic of Turkish cuisine, easily prepared at home. Juicy, marinated chicken meets fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce, all wrapped in warm flatbread. A feast for the senses that will make your local takeout joint look old-fashioned.
Preparation
20 min.
Cook / Bake
15 min.
Servings
4
Calories
420 kcal
Ingredients
for 4 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
For the Chicken
- 500 gChicken Thighs, boneless, skinless
- 2 tbspOlive Oil
- 1 tspSmoked Paprika
- 0.5 tspCumin
- 0.5 tspCoriander Powder
- 0.25 tspGarlic Powder
- 1 PinchCayenne Pepper(to taste)
- 1 PinchSalt(to taste)
- 1 PinchBlack Pepper(to taste)
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 200 gGreek Yogurt
- 1 cloveGarlic
- 1 tbspLemon Juice
- 1 tbspFresh Dill, chopped
- 1 PinchSalt(to taste)
- 1 PinchBlack Pepper(to taste)
For Serving
- 4 piecesFlatbreads or Pita Bread
- 0.5 headIceberg Lettuce, shredded
- 1 mediumTomato, sliced
- 0.5 mediumRed Onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 mediumCucumber, thinly sliced
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into thin strips. In a bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours, to marinate.
While the chicken marinates, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Ensure there is no pink remaining.
Warm the flatbreads or pita bread. You can do this in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side, in a toaster, or in a microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.
To assemble your döner kebab, spread a generous amount of the yogurt sauce on the warm flatbread. Layer with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber. Add a good portion of the cooked chicken strips.
Fold or roll the flatbread to create a wrap. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade döner kebab!
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420 kcal
Protein
38 g
Carbohydrates
35 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
4 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/homemade-doener-kebab-with-tender-chicken-and-fresh-yogurt-sauce
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