Description
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a delectable Middle Eastern dish that brings together the delicious flavors of ground chicken, fragrant spices, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, and parsley.
- Season with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval koftas.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; brush with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve warm alongside the garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
- These koftas can also be baked in the oven if preferred.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Serve with pita bread or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Kofta, Garlic Yogurt Sauce, Middle Eastern Recipe