Description
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a deliciously spiced dish that brings the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine to your dinner table. This recipe features tender ground chicken mixed with aromatic herbs and spices, shaped into flavorful kofta. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, it’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this family-friendly meal that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed on its own or as part of a vibrant mezze platter, Chicken Kofta is a versatile dish that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh parsley
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Plain yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into elongated kofta shapes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix plain yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve grilled kofta hot with garlic yogurt sauce and your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg