This Viral Doner Kebab is incredible! Every now and then, a recipe goes viral because it looks too good to be true — and then you make it, take one bite, and instantly understand the hype. That’s exactly what happened with MezeMike's Viral Chicken Doner Kebab. It’s inspired by the rotating spits of street-side doner stands, but made entirely at home using ground chicken, pantry spices, and a simple rolling technique that creates those iconic thin, juicy layers.

What I love most is how accessible this is. No skewers, no special grill, no fancy equipment. Just ground chicken, a sheet of parchment paper, and a hot oven. When you shred the roasted chicken log with your hands, it truly feels like you’re pulling apart shawarma straight from the streets of Athens or Beirut.

Serve it stuffed into warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, fries (yes, fries), and your favorite shawarma or garlic sauce, and suddenly weeknight dinner feels like a festival.

Why You’ll Love This Viral Doner Recipe

Wildly flavorful: A full blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano gives deep doner-style seasoning.

Surprisingly easy: No skewers or rotisserie — the parchment paper rolling hack does all the work.

Juicy every time: Yogurt, grated onion, and olive oil keep the meat tender, just like traditional shawarma.

Perfect for meal prep: Bake, shred, and use in bowls, wraps, salads, and sandwiches all week.

Kid-friendly: Mild spices, tender texture, and the fun of assembling pitas with toppings.

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Ingredient Notes & Tips

Ground chicken: A mix of thighs and breasts gives the juiciest, most flavorful texture. Breast-only works but may be drier.

Yogurt: Tenderizes the meat and mimics the marinade used in traditional doner kebab.

Olive oil: Adds moisture and richness and helps the chicken brown in the oven.

Onion (grated): Essential for flavor and juiciness — grated onion melts into the meat so there are no chunks.

Seasonings: A blend that creates the warm, earthy, slightly smoky Mediterranean flavor that makes this doner taste like true street-style shawarma.

Mini red peppers: Roast beautifully alongside the chicken and add sweetness and c

Instructions

Full recipe and instructions in the recipe card at the end of post

Step 1: Grate the onion, add all the spices, yogurt, ground chicken, and olive oil, then mix with your hands until fully combined.

Step 2: Place a scoop of the chicken mixture between two sheets of parchment and roll it into a thin, even layer.

Step 3: Remove the top sheet and roll the meat tightly into a log using the parchment paper.

Step 4: Make 3–4 logs depending on the size.

Step 5: Place the logs and mini red peppers on a baking sheet and bake until fully cooked.

Step 6: Remove from parchment and shred the chicken with your hands.

Step 7: Hit them with a few minutes of high heat on broil for color.

Step 8: Stuff warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, fries, chicken, and shawarma sauce.

Substitutions & Variations

Use ground turkey, beef or lamb: Works great!

Swap the seasoning: Add coriander, turmeric, or a pinch of cinnamon for more authentic shawarma notes.

Make it spicy: Add Aleppo pepper, cayenne, or chili flakes.

No yogurt? Use sour cream or a splash of lemon juice.

Add onions & peppers to the pita: They roast beautifully next to the chicken logs.

Make a bowl: Skip the pita and serve over rice with pickled onions, cucumbers, and tahini sauce.

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