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Chicken Shawarma-Style Doner Kebab

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Chicken Shawarma-Style Doner Kebab

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Prep: 20 min • Cook: 30 min. Delicious chicken shawarma-style doner kebab, perfect for a homemade feast. This recipe uses marinated chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tenderness, grilled to smoky perfection.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
30 min
Total time
50 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 26oz chicken thighs(boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt(plain, full-fat recommended)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 pcs garlic(minced)
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For Serving

  • 4 pcs pita bread or flatbread(warmed)
  • lettuce(shredded)
  • 1 pc tomato(sliced or diced)
  • 1/2 pcs cucumber(sliced or diced)
  • 1/4 pcs red onion(thinly sliced)
  • tahini sauce or garlic yogurt sauce(to taste)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to ensure each piece is well coated with the marinade.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 2-4 hours (or overnight) for best flavor.

Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, if using, or place them directly onto the grill or grill pan.
  3. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred. If using skewers, rotate them to ensure even cooking.
  4. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.

Assemble the Kebabs

  1. Warm the pita or flatbreads.
  2. Slice the cooked chicken thinly, mimicking a traditional doner style, or serve chunks.
  3. Fill the warm pitas with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and the cooked chicken.
  4. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce or garlic yogurt sauce.
  5. Fold or roll the pitas and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories550.5 kcal220.2 kcal2,202 kcal
Protein45.2 g18.1 g180.8 g
Fat30.8 g12.3 g123.2 g
Carbs25.1 g10 g100.4 g

Tips

  • Marinating the chicken overnight yields the most flavorful results.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill; cook in batches if necessary for even charring.
  • Offer a variety of toppings like pickled turnips or a spicy sauce for customization.

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