Chicken Doner
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of this homemade Chicken Doner, a perfect blend of tender, marinated chicken thighs infused with aromatic spices and creamy yogurt. This recipe recreates the essence of traditional Turkish street food, featuring a fragrant marinade with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and a hint of cinnamon for a warm, smoky depth. Roasted to perfection on skewers with caramelized onion slices, this easy-to-make dish delivers juicy chicken with a lightly charred exterior. Serve it thinly sliced in wraps, flatbreads, or alongside rice and salad for a versatile, restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen. Bursting with bold flavors and effortless appeal, it’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 800 grams Boneless chicken thighs
- 200 grams Plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Begin by preparing the marinade. In a large bowl, combine the plain yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, tomato paste, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure each piece is thoroughly coated by tossing the chicken in the mixture. For optimal flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if time allows.
Once the chicken has marinated, preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Take the marinated chicken and layer it onto skewers, layering with slices of onion between the pieces. You can use metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water for 15 minutes if using wooden ones).
Place the skewers on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are balanced and the chicken pieces do not touch the base.
Roast the skewers in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a light charred appearance. Turn the skewers halfway through the cooking process for even grilling.
Once cooked, remove the chicken doner from the oven. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly off the skewers.
Serve the chicken doner warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Ideal to be served as a filling for wraps, flatbreads, or paired with rice and salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 3070 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 176.4 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 649 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2908 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
