Description

This Döner Kebab with Chicken offers irresistible flavor with simple preparation, featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs, vibrant vegetables, and tasty sauces. An ideal choice for a quick, homemade meal that you’ll love!

Ingredients

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3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt
black pepper
1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 lemons, zested and juiced
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons baharat spice blend
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoons aleppo pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Tahini sauce, use this recipe
Hummus, use this recipe
Yogurt sauce, use this tzatziki recipe
pita bread
2 tomatoes, halved and sliced
1 onion, halved and sliced
1 english cucumber, halved and sliced
rice, use this Middle Eastern rice recipe
salad, try Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad or shirazi salad.

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Instructions

Prepare the marinade by mixing yogurt, tomato paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a large bowl.
Season the chicken by patting it dry and sprinkling with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
Marinate the chicken by adding it to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or up to overnight for best results, or let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Divide the chicken thighs into two groups and thread them onto metal skewers, placing them snugly together.
For grilling, preheat the grill to 400°F (medium-high heat) and cook kebabs for about 20 to 30 minutes, turning halfway until done.
For oven cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F, place kebabs in a large pan, and roast for 50 minutes to 1 hour, turning halfway.
Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking.
Slice the chicken off the skewers using a sharp knife.
Serve in pita wraps with your choice of sauce and vegetables, or on a plate alongside rice and salad.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for a longer time results in better flavor.
When cooking in the oven, ensure the skewers are allowed some space from the pan bottom for even cooking.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your heat preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 kebab
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg