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Döner kebab recipe
Savor the delicious flavors of homemade döner kebab!
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast
- 200 g yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 pita bread
- 100 g lettuce
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion
How to make Döner kebab
- Chop 3 cloves of garlic finely and set aside. Measure out 200 g of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine 200 g of chicken breast with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat until it’s hot to the touch.
- Place the marinated chicken on the grill or skillet. Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice it thinly using a sharp knife.
- Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes until soft.
- Fill the warmed pita with the sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced onion. Be generous with the fillings.
- Serve the filled pita with your favorite sauces or dips on the side.
What is Döner kebab?
Döner kebab is a traditional dish from Turkmenistan, grilled, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken breast, yogurt and lettuce. The recipe below uses 12 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Döner kebab take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 12 dishes built on chicken breast. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Döner kebab?
Letting the chicken rest improves its juiciness.
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