Chicken Döner Kebab

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs (Cut into thin slices)
• salt (To taste, for chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 2 tbsp red pepper paste
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (Optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (For chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp black pepper (For chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (For garlic sauce)
• 0.333 cup sour cream (For garlic sauce)
• 2 tbsp water (Adjust to desired sauce thickness)
• 3 cloves fresh garlic (Minced; use 3–4 cloves)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For garlic sauce)
• salt (To taste, for garlic sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For garlic sauce)
• 1 large red onion (Thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp sumac (For marinated onions)
• 1 tbsp parsley (Minced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (For marinated onions)
• salt (To taste, for onions)
• 1 lemon lemon juice (Juiced)
• cooking oil (For heating the skillet and cooking the chicken)
• lavash bread (For serving)
• French fries (For serving)
• lettuce (For serving)
• pickled red cabbage (For serving)
• tomatoes (For serving)
• sumac onions (For serving; prepared separately)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, red pepper paste, honey, optional pomegranate molasses, oregano, garlic powder, olive oil, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, cumin, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

2. 2

   Add the thinly sliced chicken thighs to the marinade and mix well so the pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Make the garlic sauce by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced fresh garlic, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

4. 4

   Mix the sauce well, then add 2–4 tablespoons of water as needed to adjust its thickness.

5. 5

   Make the sumac-marinated onions by combining the sliced red onion, sumac, minced parsley, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat a skillet or grill.

7. 7

   Heat oil in the skillet or on the grill, then add the marinated chicken in an even layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

8. 8

   Cook the chicken until cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Warm the lavash bread. For crispier lavash, grill or toast it before serving.

10. 10

    Assemble the kebabs with the cooked chicken, garlic sauce, sumac onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickled red cabbage.

11. 11

    Serve the kebabs with French fries.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact skillet or grill temperature. Sumac-marinated onions can be made ahead. Adjust garlic sauce thickness to taste.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• wrap
• chicken
• Turkish-inspired
• Middle Eastern
• grilled
• pan-fried
• make-ahead sauce