Description
Juicy Turkish chicken doner kebab made with spiced yogurt marinade, oven-roasted to perfection, and served with garlic sauce in warm pita.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp chili flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Slice or butterfly chicken thighs for more surface area.
2. In a bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ketchup, and spices.
3. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Stack chicken in loaf pan or thread tightly onto skewers.
6. Roast for 40–45 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. For crispy edges, broil for 2–3 minutes.
8. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly and serve in pita with toppings.
Notes
Overnight marination gives best flavor.
Use chicken thighs for juicier texture.
Serve with garlic yogurt sauce, pickled onions, and sumac-dusted tomatoes.
You can freeze the marinated raw chicken up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg