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Crispy Chicken Doner with Garlic Sauce

Thin-sliced marinated chicken breast cooked until crispy and golden, finished with a tangy garlic yogurt sauce. Ready in 25 minutes — the TikTok weeknight version of the Turkish classic.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
38g
Crispy Chicken Doner with Garlic Sauce
satisfyingcasualturkishchickencrispytenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken slices dry. Toss with lemon juice, paprika, cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, and salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. Step 3

    Working in batches, sear chicken 90 seconds per side until edges crisp and golden. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    Mix yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and a pinch of pepper for the garlic sauce.

  5. Step 5

    Return all chicken to the skillet, toss for 30 seconds to warm through, then slide onto a serving plate.

  6. Step 6

    Drizzle garlic yogurt sauce over the chicken and top with sliced red onion. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board and knife
  • small bowl
  • spoon or small whisk

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