{"id":69059,"date":"2024-02-05T15:06:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T15:18:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:18:41","slug":"chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken kebab with iceberg lettuce und yoghurt sauce \u2013 make it yourself at home!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Who hasn\u2019t craved a late-night kebab in the early hours of the morning on a Friday or Saturday night? Luckily for those of us who indulge, American scientists assert that this 2 am staple is the healthiest of all fast-food dishes. In the name of science, it\u2019s time to test that claim. Our expert Micha\u0142 is on the case.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-75ba2257-f655-4f58-ad08-06a3452c66c6\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/#0-why-go-diy-on-kebab-night%C2%A0>Why go DIY on kebab night?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/#1-take-the-doner-challenge-%E2%80%93-make-your-own-kebab%C2%A0%C2%A0>Take the doner challenge \u2013 make your own kebab!\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/#2-marinade-your-kebab-for-maximum-flavour%C2%A0>Marinade your kebab for maximum flavour\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/#3-on-the-home-straight-for-a-perfect-kebab%C2%A0%C2%A0>On the home straight for a perfect kebab!\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/#4-bread-and-salad-more-than-just-a-sideshow%C2%A0>Bread and salad: more than just a sideshow\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/chicken-kebab-recipe-with-iceberg-lettuce-and-yoghurt-sauce\/#5-the-results-are-in-delicious-and-nutritious%C2%A0%C2%A0>The results are in: delicious and nutritious!\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=#6-szybkie-podsumowanie->Szybkie podsumowanie&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-go-diy-on-kebab-night-\">Why go DIY on kebab night?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Micha\u0142 relished the challenge of creating this classic dish entirely from scratch. Today, he\u2019ll prove once and for all that kebab need not be considered junk food. Moreover, making your own kebab takes little time and even less expertise.&nbsp; It\u2019s also certifiably healthier. Because when you buy a kebab from a takeaway, you don&#8217;t know what it contains or under what conditions it was prepared, right? While many vendors take pains to use high-quality meat, you can only be 100% sure on the quality when you prepare a kebab yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-take-the-doner-challenge-%E2%80%93-make-your-own-kebab-\">Take the doner challenge \u2013 make your own kebab!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it! Micha\u0142 is using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/electric-kebab-grills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Potis kebab grill<\/a> from expondo. It can handle up to 7 kg of meat. Our expert wastes no time in placing that amount of chicken breast on the grill skewer. The original recipe specifies lamb meat, but we\u2019re trying to keep things as healthy as possible today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1088\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poultry-kebab-recipe-2-1088x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poultry-kebab-recipe-2-1088x568.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poultry-kebab-recipe-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poultry-kebab-recipe-2-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poultry-kebab-recipe-2-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poultry-kebab-recipe-2.jpg 1853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Prepare the chicken breasts by removing tendons, cartilage, and skin. Then, slice the fillets as thinly as you can manage. There are various techniques for this: some dice the fillets, others cut them open, while some leave them entirely untouched and marinate them whole. Micha\u0142 held a round table discussion with his circle of culinary professionals. They concluded that precise preparation doesn&#8217;t make a significant difference. How you prepare the fillets only impacts the meat&#8217;s texture after grilling. And how you like it depends on your preferences \u2013 so feel free to experiment and discover your favourite method. Micha\u0142 chose to cut his fillets. Before marinating, he drizzles the chicken in oil and places it in the refrigerator for an hour<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n              <div id=\"expondo-products-block_4a67ae21695cdd9f5f582923e90f45c8\" class=\"expondo-block expondo-block--products\">\n          <div class=\"expondo-block__inner-container\">\n            <ul class=\"list list--products\">\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-grill-6000-w-up-to-30-kg-of-meat-10430014\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10430014_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-grill-6000-w-up-to-30-kg-of-meat-10430014\">\n                        Kebab Grill &#8211; 6000 W &#8211; up to 30 kg of meat                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-grill-9000-w-up-to-50-kg-of-meat-10430013\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10430013_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-grill-9000-w-up-to-50-kg-of-meat-10430013\">\n                        Kebab Grill &#8211; 9000 W &#8211; up to 50 kg of meat                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-grill-10-500-w-up-to-80-kg-of-meat-10430012\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10430012_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-grill-10-500-w-up-to-80-kg-of-meat-10430012\">\n                        Kebab Grill &#8211; 10,500 W &#8211; up to 80 kg of meat                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-slicer-8500-rpm-10430000\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10430000_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/potis-kebab-slicer-8500-rpm-10430000\">\n                        Kebab Slicer &#8211; 8500 RPM                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-marinade-your-kebab-for-maximum-flavour-\">Marinade your kebab for maximum flavour&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time for the marinade. Begin by blending the onions and peppers. Next, add a few cloves of garlic and a couple of tablespoons of sweet paprika. Then, mix the resulting puree with Greek (or Turkish) yogurt. To prevent the marinade from becoming too thick, dilute it with mineral water until it reaches the consistency of a thin soup. And, of course, don&#8217;t forget salt and pepper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the marinade is ready, mix in some fat from the meat and combine everything together. Then drench each piece of meat in the marinade and layer the meat in a container. Next up, pour the remaining marinade over the entire mixture and place the container in the refrigerator for a few hours. For best results, we suggest leaving the meat in the marinade overnight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"banner\">\r\n      <div class=\"container container--between-max-full\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/cms-images\/20260121-HP-catering-banner.webp\" alt=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"container banner__txt-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"banner__txtbox\">\r\n          <p class=\"banner-text\">Professional tools, equipment, expert services, and industry insights designed to fuel growth and drive success.<\/p>\r\n          <h2 class=\"promo-banner-header\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">expondo<\/h2>\r\n          <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/catering-equipment\/\">See more          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-on-the-home-straight-for-a-perfect-kebab-\">On the home straight for a perfect kebab!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the meat is ready to roll, place it on a skewer. Professional skewers usually have a stopper capable of holding large amounts of meat in place \u2013 yours should too. Begin threading the meat onto the skewer. Be aware that chicken tends to dry out quickly, especially if grilled all day, so consider adding slices of bacon between every few layers. As it grills, the excess fat will cook away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there&#8217;s enough meat on the skewer, you&#8217;ll notice it doesn&#8217;t have the typical shape we\u2019ve come to associate with a kebab. That\u2019s why you need to trim the skewer a bit. After all, the distinctive shape conical shape is no accident. Rather, that shape is due to the properties of heat: heat rises, so most of the meat should be at the top. And no need to worry about wasting those trimmings. If you enjoy Turkish cuisine, simply dice them up it and enjoy shish kebab the next day! Finally, impale a tomato on the top of the skewer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-bread-and-salad-more-than-just-a-sideshow-\">Bread and salad: more than just a sideshow&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time to insert the skewer into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/contact-grills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grill<\/a>. Switch it on and let it rotate. Now, onto bread and toppings. First, bake the bread. It&#8217;s easier thank you think. Mix water with oil, salt, and flour. Then knead the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it forms an elastic dough. Allow the dough to rest covered for about 20 minutes. Afterward, divide the dough into equal parts and roll them into thin, round dough pieces. If you&#8217;re preparing large quantities or plan to bake them later, cover them with a damp cloth to prevent the dough from drying out. Fry the bread discs in a dry, hot pan for about 30 seconds on each side. Remember to cover bread after baking to prevent it from becoming stale.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is preparing the salad. For crunch and freshness, avoid using pre-packaged salad. A traditional kebab features a very simple salad filling. In fact, it&#8217;s just two ingredients: iceberg lettuce, sliced into thin strips, and tomatoes, diced. Maybe sprinkle chopped red onions on top if you\u2019re feeling fancy. 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With a traditional doner, there&#8217;s no sauce. The taste is achieved with fresh ingredients, well-seasoned meat, aromatic bread, and fresh vegetables \u2013 not by bottled garlic mayonnaise. But if you don&#8217;t want to skip the sauce, why not prepare something delicious and healthy? We\u2019ve got just the thing for you: a mouthwatering and nutritional yoghurt sauce. First, mix a grated, squeezed cucumber with Greek yogurt. Next, season it all with garlic, salt, and pepper. And voila, your very own Tzatziki sauce. And don\u2019t worry, this is not sacrilege. Turkish cuisine has its own spin on this dip \u2013 although it&#8217;s not usually served with kebabs. Even it isn\u2019t traditional, this sauce the sauce complements the dish perfectly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have all the ingredients for your perfect doner, it&#8217;s time to cut the meat from the skewer. Place the meat, salad, and onions in the bread and finish it off with two tablespoons of sauce. Wrap it all up and place the kebab briefly in the contact grill. And that\u2019s it! A delicious homemade kebab \u2013 entirely guilt-free!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-the-results-are-in-delicious-and-nutritious-\">The results are in: delicious and nutritious!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing unhealthy in this dish: lean meat (most of the fat is cooked off), vegetables, and a dash of white bread. The result is a very nutritious meal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how about the effort involved? Preparing and marinating the chicken, cutting the veggies, and making the sauce aren\u2019t too demanding. For a 7-kilogram skewer, a full GN container of raw vegetables, and approximately 20 portions of sauce, Micha\u0142 needed about 2 hours. Of course, you need to factor in the marination, but that&#8217;s just a matter of foresight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, go forth and serve doner in school cafeterias, hospitals, and other facilities where healthy eating matters. After all, American scientists can\u2018t be wrong!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.de\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35328\" style=\"width:199px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio.png 500w, https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Micha\u0142 Or\u0142owski <\/strong>\u2013 chef at renowned restaurants in Sydney and Warsaw. Experienced and professional restaurateur. Micha\u0142 began his gastronomic journey as a teenager. He first discovered his passion for all things culinary while working as a barman over the summer. Over the years, he accumulated experience, deepened his knowledge, and honed his craft.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In 2007, he travelled to Australia where he perfected his skills. Upon his return to Europe, he served as the head chef at the restaurant Lars, Lars &amp; Lars in Pozna\u0144. He shares his knowledge and practical tips on the YouTube channel Chef&#8217;s Gear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"142\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.de\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sign-orlowski.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35335\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who hasn\u2019t craved a late-night kebab in the early hours of the morning on a Friday&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":52071,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_sb_is_suggestion_mode":false,"_sb_show_suggestion_boards":false,"_sb_show_comment_boards":false,"_sb_suggestion_history":"","_sb_update_block_changes":"","ub_ctt_via":"","rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_strive_post_notes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3038],"tags":[],"promotion":[],"class_list":["post-69059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gastronomy-en-ie"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/poultry-kebab-recipe.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Alicja Wo\u017aniak","author_link":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/author\/alicja-wozniak\/"},"reading_time":"","author_thumbnail":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7a4899b4575c0730c4bfd7ac2448f88?s=96&d=mm&r=g","excerpt_full":"\n<p><strong>Who hasn\u2019t craved a late-night kebab in the early hours of the morning on a Friday or Saturday night? Luckily for those of us who indulge, American scientists assert that this 2 am staple is the healthiest of all fast-food dishes. In the name of science, it\u2019s time to test that claim. Our expert Micha\u0142 is on the case.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-go-diy-on-kebab-night-\">Why go DIY on kebab night?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Micha\u0142 relished the challenge of creating this classic dish entirely from scratch. Today, he\u2019ll prove once and for all that kebab need not be considered junk food. Moreover, making your own kebab takes little time and even less expertise.&nbsp; It\u2019s also certifiably healthier. Because when you buy a kebab from a takeaway, you don't know what it contains or under what conditions it was prepared, right? While many vendors take pains to use high-quality meat, you can only be 100% sure on the quality when you prepare a kebab yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-take-the-doner-challenge-%E2%80%93-make-your-own-kebab-\">Take the doner challenge \u2013 make your own kebab!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it! Micha\u0142 is using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/electric-kebab-grills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Potis kebab grill<\/a> from expondo. It can handle up to 7 kg of meat. Our expert wastes no time in placing that amount of chicken breast on the grill skewer. The original recipe specifies lamb meat, but we\u2019re trying to keep things as healthy as possible today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-marinade-your-kebab-for-maximum-flavour-\">Marinade your kebab for maximum flavour&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it's time for the marinade. Begin by blending the onions and peppers. Next, add a few cloves of garlic and a couple of tablespoons of sweet paprika. Then, mix the resulting puree with Greek (or Turkish) yogurt. To prevent the marinade from becoming too thick, dilute it with mineral water until it reaches the consistency of a thin soup. And, of course, don't forget salt and pepper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the marinade is ready, mix in some fat from the meat and combine everything together. Then drench each piece of meat in the marinade and layer the meat in a container. Next up, pour the remaining marinade over the entire mixture and place the container in the refrigerator for a few hours. For best results, we suggest leaving the meat in the marinade overnight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n[custom_api_shortcode]\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-on-the-home-straight-for-a-perfect-kebab-\">On the home straight for a perfect kebab!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the meat is ready to roll, place it on a skewer. Professional skewers usually have a stopper capable of holding large amounts of meat in place \u2013 yours should too. Begin threading the meat onto the skewer. Be aware that chicken tends to dry out quickly, especially if grilled all day, so consider adding slices of bacon between every few layers. As it grills, the excess fat will cook away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there's enough meat on the skewer, you'll notice it doesn't have the typical shape we\u2019ve come to associate with a kebab. That\u2019s why you need to trim the skewer a bit. After all, the distinctive shape conical shape is no accident. Rather, that shape is due to the properties of heat: heat rises, so most of the meat should be at the top. And no need to worry about wasting those trimmings. If you enjoy Turkish cuisine, simply dice them up it and enjoy shish kebab the next day! Finally, impale a tomato on the top of the skewer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-bread-and-salad-more-than-just-a-sideshow-\">Bread and salad: more than just a sideshow&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's time to insert the skewer into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/contact-grills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grill<\/a>. Switch it on and let it rotate. Now, onto bread and toppings. First, bake the bread. It's easier thank you think. Mix water with oil, salt, and flour. Then knead the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it forms an elastic dough. Allow the dough to rest covered for about 20 minutes. Afterward, divide the dough into equal parts and roll them into thin, round dough pieces. If you're preparing large quantities or plan to bake them later, cover them with a damp cloth to prevent the dough from drying out. Fry the bread discs in a dry, hot pan for about 30 seconds on each side. Remember to cover bread after baking to prevent it from becoming stale.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is preparing the salad. For crunch and freshness, avoid using pre-packaged salad. A traditional kebab features a very simple salad filling. In fact, it's just two ingredients: iceberg lettuce, sliced into thin strips, and tomatoes, diced. Maybe sprinkle chopped red onions on top if you\u2019re feeling fancy. And remember that simple flavours are usually the best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>And now, we have a surprise for you. With a traditional doner, there's no sauce. The taste is achieved with fresh ingredients, well-seasoned meat, aromatic bread, and fresh vegetables \u2013 not by bottled garlic mayonnaise. But if you don't want to skip the sauce, why not prepare something delicious and healthy? We\u2019ve got just the thing for you: a mouthwatering and nutritional yoghurt sauce. First, mix a grated, squeezed cucumber with Greek yogurt. Next, season it all with garlic, salt, and pepper. And voila, your very own Tzatziki sauce. And don\u2019t worry, this is not sacrilege. Turkish cuisine has its own spin on this dip \u2013 although it's not usually served with kebabs. Even it isn\u2019t traditional, this sauce the sauce complements the dish perfectly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have all the ingredients for your perfect doner, it's time to cut the meat from the skewer. Place the meat, salad, and onions in the bread and finish it off with two tablespoons of sauce. Wrap it all up and place the kebab briefly in the contact grill. And that\u2019s it! A delicious homemade kebab \u2013 entirely guilt-free!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-the-results-are-in-delicious-and-nutritious-\">The results are in: delicious and nutritious!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing unhealthy in this dish: lean meat (most of the fat is cooked off), vegetables, and a dash of white bread. The result is a very nutritious meal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how about the effort involved? Preparing and marinating the chicken, cutting the veggies, and making the sauce aren\u2019t too demanding. For a 7-kilogram skewer, a full GN container of raw vegetables, and approximately 20 portions of sauce, Micha\u0142 needed about 2 hours. Of course, you need to factor in the marination, but that's just a matter of foresight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, go forth and serve doner in school cafeterias, hospitals, and other facilities where healthy eating matters. 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