Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a must-try dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine into your kitchen. This recipe features tender ground chicken infused with aromatic spices, perfectly complemented by a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these flavorful koftas are versatile and easy to prepare. Serve them alongside fresh salads, pita bread, or your favorite grains for a well-rounded meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g 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
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Add the ground cumin, coriander, salt (to taste), and black pepper; mix until well combined.
- Wet your hands and shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, mix together plain yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to create the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve hot with the yogurt sauce and your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg