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. These succulent koftas are grilled to perfection, creating a juicy, aromatic delight that pairs beautifully with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy family meals, this quick and easy recipe showcases the richness of Middle Eastern cuisine while ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg