Viral Doner Kebab Recipe Everyone Is Making — Easy, Juicy, Oven-Baked!

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a thicker texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400F.

In a large bowl, add the ground meat and season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne pepper if using.

Grate or blend the onion and garlic, then squeeze out any excess liquid using a cheesecloth or your hands.

Add the drained onion and garlic, tomato paste, yogurt, and olive oil to the spiced meat. Mix with your hands until the mixture is sticky and cohesive.

Divide the mixture into equal portions. Place one portion between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into a thin, even rectangle.

Remove the top parchment sheet. Starting from one long edge, roll the meat into a tight log using the bottom parchment to guide it.

Place the wrapped meat log on a baking tray and bake for 20–22 minutes, until cooked through.

Let the meat rest for 5 minutes. Unwrap and remove the parchment paper.

Serve in pita pocket, gyros or rice bowl.

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