Sugar-Free Chicken Doner
Elevate your meal prep with this flavorful and healthy **Sugar-Free Chicken Doner** recipe, perfect for anyone seeking guilt-free indulgence. Featuring tender, marinated chicken thighs infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cinnamon, this dish delivers uncompromised taste without added sugars. A zesty Greek yogurt and lemon marinade ensures rich flavor while keeping it light. The chicken is oven-baked to perfection, making it a low-maintenance yet rewarding cooking experience. Wrapped in warm whole wheat pita and paired with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red onions, this wholesome doner strikes the perfect balance between hearty and fresh. Ready in just an hour, this sugar-free twist on a classic street food favorite is ideal for nutritious weeknight dinners or meal prep for busy days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 100 grams Plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 2 medium Tomatoes, sliced
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and thoroughly coat them with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for best flavor.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of it. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the rack in a single layer.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Turn the chicken pieces halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
Warm the whole wheat pita bread in the oven for a few minutes or on a dry skillet over medium heat.
To assemble the doner, place a portion of sliced chicken on each warm pita bread and top with red onion slices, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and lettuce leaves.
Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 3882 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.2 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 171.1 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3199 mg | 68% | |
*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.
