Doner Kebab
Turkish doner kebab — shaved marinated meat in flatbread with vegetables and sauce. Street food worldwide. At home: layered marinated chicken oven-roasted to mimic vertical rotisserie.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
6
Calories
686 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef600 g
- Lamb600 g
- Bread3 slices
- Garlic Sauce3 tbsp
- Tahini1 ½
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Ginger1 ½ tsp
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
- Green Chili1 ½
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef600 g
- Lamb600 g
- Bread3 slices
- Garlic Sauce3 tbsp
- Tahini1.5
- Onion1.5 medium
- Ginger1.5 tsp
- Garlic4.5 cloves
- Green Chili1.5
Instructions
- 1
Slice 2 lb chicken thighs into thin steak-like pieces. Marinate overnight: ¼ cup olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, 1 cup yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon coriander, 2 teaspoons salt.
- 2
Stack marinated chicken pieces vertically on a baking sheet, skewered with 2 long metal skewers to hold the tower together.
- 3
Roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes, basting with pan juices every 15 minutes. Increase to 425°F for last 15 minutes to char exterior.
- 4
Rest 10 minutes. Shave thin strips off with a sharp knife — that's the doner cutting technique.
- 5
Make garlic sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 4 grated garlic cloves + 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 teaspoon salt + 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 6
Build each wrap: warm lavash or pita, garlic sauce, shaved chicken, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickled cucumber, hot chili sauce. Roll tightly.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Stack chicken vertically. Mimics rotisserie.
- 2.Long marinade. Overnight for proper flavor.
- 3.Baste while cooking.
- 4.Shave thin strips. Doner cutting technique.
🔬 Why It Works
Doner kebabs work because the stacking technique mimics vertical rotisserie — outside chars while inside stays juicy. Shaving thin strips gives the characteristic mix of crispy edges and tender interior. The yogurt marinade tenderizes; the Mediterranean spices define the flavor.
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