20-Min Crispy Chicken Doner
Spiced chicken strips seared until golden, stacked in pita with cucumber, tomato, and garlicky yogurt sauce. A weeknight Turkish kebab that tastes like the real deal.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice chicken thighs into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Toss with paprika, cumin, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches, sear chicken 2 minutes per side until edges crisp and surface browns.
Step 3
Stir yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until pourable.
Step 4
Thinly slice cucumber lengthwise into strips. Dice tomato into 1/2-inch chunks.
Step 5
Warm pita in the same skillet 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
Step 6
Drizzle yogurt sauce inside each pita, add chicken, cucumber, and tomato, then fold and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small bowl
- large skillet (12-inch)
- tongs
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