Description
Juicy, spiced chicken wrapped in warm flatbread with crisp veggies and creamy sauce, Chicken Doner is a flavor-packed street food favorite you can now make at home.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Thighs: 1.5 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
- Plain Yogurt: 1/2 cup
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Cloves: 4, minced
- Paprika: 2 teaspoons
- Ground Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
- Flatbreads or Pitas: 4, warmed
- Red Onion: 1, thinly sliced
- Tomato: 1 large, diced
- Cucumber: 1/2, thinly sliced
- Garlic Yogurt Sauce or Tahini Sauce: Optional
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 425°F or heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or heat a bit of oil in your skillet.
- Assemble the Dish: Lay marinated chicken in a single layer on the tray or skillet.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes or sear for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. Warm your flatbreads and prep the toppings.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pile chicken into the bread, top with veggies and sauce, and wrap it up tight.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Toast flatbreads for an added layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg