Oven Chicken Doner
Oven Chicken Doner
Ingredients
For the Chicken Doner
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- warm flatbread
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced onions
- pickles, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix the chicken and spice mixture until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a sheet of parchment paper and form it into a tight, compact loaf shape. Wrap the loaf tightly in the parchment paper. Place the wrapped loaf in the freezer for at least 2 hours to firm up.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Once the chicken loaf is frozen solid, remove it from the freezer and unwrap it. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the frozen chicken into uniform pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the thinly sliced chicken pieces on a baking sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper). Bake the chicken in a preheated oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
After 15 minutes, flip the chicken slices. Continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the chicken is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of plain yogurt, 1/2 cup of grated cucumber, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Serve the cooked chicken doner slices with warm flatbread, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, sliced pickles, and a generous amount of the prepared tzatziki sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oven Chicken Doner
For the Chicken Doner
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- warm flatbread
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced onions
- pickles, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix the chicken and spice mixture until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a sheet of parchment paper and form it into a tight, compact loaf shape. Wrap the loaf tightly in the parchment paper. Place the wrapped loaf in the freezer for at least 2 hours to firm up.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Once the chicken loaf is frozen solid, remove it from the freezer and unwrap it. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the frozen chicken into uniform pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the thinly sliced chicken pieces on a baking sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper). Bake the chicken in a preheated oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
After 15 minutes, flip the chicken slices. Continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the chicken is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of plain yogurt, 1/2 cup of grated cucumber, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Serve the cooked chicken doner slices with warm flatbread, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, sliced pickles, and a generous amount of the prepared tzatziki sauce.
⏱️ 5 min