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
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced (or partially frozen and sliced)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1.5 tsp paprika (preferably Turkish smoked)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- 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
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Working in batches, sear chicken 90 seconds per side until edges crisp and golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Mix yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and a pinch of pepper for the garlic sauce.
- 5
Return all chicken to the skillet, toss for 30 seconds to warm through, then slide onto a serving plate.
- 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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