Chicken Doner Plate

Name: Chicken Doner Plate
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 roma tomatoes, sliced; 1 English cucumber, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 4 pita bread or flatbread, warmed

70 minMediumServes 4490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
1 English cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 pita bread or flatbread, warmed

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Add 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
2

Remove the boneless skinless chicken thighs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
3

Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the edges are charred and caramelized. Let rest 5 minutes.
4

While the chicken rests, make the garlic yogurt sauce: stir together 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp fresh lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
5

Slice the chicken thinly against the grain. Serve over 4 warmed pita bread or flatbread with 2 sliced roma tomatoes, 1 sliced English cucumber, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle generously with garlic yogurt sauce.

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Questions

What is Chicken Doner Plate?

Juicy oven-roasted spiced chicken thighs sliced thin and served doner-style over rice or flatbread with garlic yogurt sauce and fresh vegetables. Plan ahead: marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor. This reference files it under Turkish dinner: made in the oven, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Chicken Doner Plate at?

For Chicken Doner Plate, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 3. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Chicken Doner Plate?

Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 3 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Chicken Doner Plate?

The entry for Chicken Doner Plate calls for 2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Doner Plate?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Doner Plate uses 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs.

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