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Turkish Chicken Döner recipe presentation
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Turkish Chicken Döner

Indulge in the flavors of Turkey with this homemade Chicken Döner, marinated in aromatic spices and served with fresh vegetables. Perfectly cooked, juicy chicken wrapped in warm pita or flatbread makes for a satisfying meal any time of the day.

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Ingredients

  • 500g chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads or flatbreads
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • Sauce of choice (yogurt or tahini)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, yogurt, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and mix until well coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.

  4. 4

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

  5. 5

    Warm the pita or flatbreads in the pan for a minute on each side.

  6. 6

    Assemble the döner by placing a generous amount of chicken on the bread, and top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with your choice of sauce and wrap it up. Serve immediately.

Quick Info

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories450
Protein35g
Carbs45g
Fat15g

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