Tavuk Doner - Chicken Doner Recipe

Name: Tavuk Doner - Chicken Doner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tavuk Doner; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper, to seasoned chicken breast; 175 g ground chicken; 1 small onion, grated; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt; pepper; olive oil flavored cooking spray; Yoghurt Sauce; 1 cup yoghurt; 1 small cucumber, discard the seeds with a teaspoon, grated and squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon dill, chopped; 1 garlic clove, smashed with salt; 1 pinch sugar; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

Tavuk Doner
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper, to seasoned chicken breast
175 g ground chicken
1 small onion, grated
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper
olive oil flavored cooking spray
Yoghurt Sauce
1 cup yoghurt
1 small cucumber, discard the seeds with a teaspoon, grated and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon dill, chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed with salt
1 pinch sugar
salt
pepper

1
Place baking paper over chicken breast and using a meat tenderiser, hammer the chicken gentle to make it slightly thinner. Make sure you don't tear it, but it will not matter if you do. Repeat this with the other chicken breast. Seasoned the two chicken breast with salt and pepper and set aside.
2
In a bowl add the onion, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper into the ground chicken. Knead and give it a round shape, then place in the middle of the two pieces of chicken breast.
3
Cover in plastic wrap and leave in the freezer overnight.
4
The next day remove them from the fridge 45 minutes before cutting. Use a knife, electric knife or meat cutter to shred/slice chicken.
5
Spray small amount of olive oil spray in a warm non-stick pan and cook chicken on both sides until slightly brown (be careful not to over-fry).
6
To make the yoghurt sauce, mix all the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
7
Serve it like a burger using Turkish bread rolls or as a wrap with pita bread. With lettuce leaves, tomato slices, onion slices and top with a generous amount of yoghurt sauce.

296

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tavuk Doner, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, to seasoned chicken breast, 175 g ground chicken, and more.

Yes, Tavuk Doner - Chicken Doner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tavuk Doner - Chicken Doner

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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