Ok, I’ll bite (pun intended)! You talked me into it. I had to make the Viral Döner Kebab Recipe that is all over the net these days. Nancy’s son-in-law is Turkish, so I knew he would appreciate the dish. The recipe looked easy. The spices looked tasty. What’s not to like?
What is Döner Kebab
Doner kebab (or döner) is a popular Turkish fast food featuring seasoned meat (lamb, beef, chicken) stacked on a vertical rotisserie, slowly roasted, then shaved into thin slices and served in pita or flatbread with salads, vegetables, and sauces. The name comes from the Turkish word “dönmek” (to turn), referring to the rotating cooking method, and it’s the origin of similar dishes like Greek gyros and Middle Eastern shawarma.
What’s Different About My Recipe
Traditionally, döner kebabs are made with lamb or beef. I decided to use an easily accessible and healthy protein. Ground chicken was the way to go. I will have to try ground beef in the future. Ground lamb is hard to find. So I will keep my eye out for it. Some Turkish recipes include a white yogurt and cucumber sauce very similar to Greek Tzatziki. The Turkish version is called Cacık . I have a great recipe for Tzatziki, so I used it on my kebab sandwich. Check here for my recipe for Tzatziki!
How to Treat My Leftovers
The kebab meat is easy to prepare as needed if you happen to have leftovers. Add a little butter or olive oil to a pan and reheat. Flip and lightly stir, and you are ready to go!
Your family will love this tasty and easy-to-make dish! Please leave your comments below and let me know how your meal turned out. As always, thanks for Spending Time in My Kitchen!
Viral Donar Kebab
4
servings30
minutes30
minutes2 hours
to overnightIngredients
2 lbs Ground chicken
1/4 Cup Greek yogurt
2 Tbl Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Onion, grated and juice strained
3 tsp Garlic powder or 4 cloves of garlic minced
3 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Corriander powder
3 tsp Paprika
3 tsp Oregano
2 Tbl Tomato paste
3 tsp Salt and pepper
- Sandwich or Salad Options
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped cucumbers
Chopped or sliced red onions
Tzatziki
Shredded lettuce or cabbage
Spicy chile sauce
Directions
- Grate 1/2 of an onion. Strain the onion juice into a bowl. Save the onion juice to add to your kebab mixture if it is too thick.
- Preheat your oven to 400°
- Mix the grated onion with all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. It’s important to rest your mixture in the fridge. While 30 minutes to an hour can work in a pinch, aim for at least 2 hours in the fridge, or overnight for optimal results.
- Place parchment paper on a large baking tray. Spread a small portion of the kebab mixture in the middle of the parchment paper. (Approximately 3 to 4 cups). Cover the kebab mixture with a sheet of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the mixture into a large rectangular shape. The thinner the better
- Peel the top sheet off.
- Start at the bottom of the parchment-covered kebab mixture and continually fold up the parchment into 3″ lengthwise folds. You will have 4-5 folded parchment-covered kebabs to fill up a baking tray. Place the baking tray in a 400° oven.
- Cook for 30 minutes. Check for doneness.
- Unroll the kebabs and break them up into small kebab strips.
- Add your favorite ingredients to pita or a flatbread to make your döner kebab sandwich. My example below includes tzatziki, homemade chile sauce, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and the chicken kebab meat. Serve and enjoy!!Loading gallery media…
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