Homemade Chicken Doner: A Flavor Packed Street Food Classic
Today, we’re bringing one of the most beloved street food classics right into your kitchen: the Chicken Doner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- The Spiced Chicken:
- 2 large Chicken Breasts approx. 1 lb, sliced into thin fillets
- 2 tbsp Plain Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil Vegetable or Avocado
- Doner Spice Mix: 1 tsp each of Salt Black Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Curry Powder
- The Creamy White Sauce:
- 4 tbsp Plain Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp each of Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
- A pinch of Salt
- For Assembly:
- 4 Flour Tortillas or Large Pitas
- 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Cucumbers, and Red Onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, oil, and the Doner Spice Mix until smooth.
- Coat: Toss the thin chicken fillets in the marinade until fully covered.
- Rest: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to tenderize the meat.
- Sear and Stack
- Sear: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fillets in batches until they develop a dark, charred crust on both sides.
- Stack: Place the cooked fillets on top of each other to create a dense pile.
- Secure: Insert two wooden skewers through the center of the stack to hold the layers together.
- The "Doner" Shave
- Slice: Using a very sharp knife, shave the sides of the chicken stack vertically. This creates the signature thin, crispy-edged strips found in professional kebab shops.
- Prepare the Sauce
- Whisk: Combine all white sauce ingredients in a small bowl until creamy. Adjust salt to taste.
- Assemble the Wrap
- Warm: Lightly heat the tortillas or pitas.
- Layer: Spread a dollop of white sauce, followed by a bed of lettuce and the fresh vegetable salad.
- Fill: Add a generous portion of the shaved chicken and a final drizzle of sauce. Roll tightly and serve.