Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re craving a dinner that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare, look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe: A Must-Try! Bursting with aromatic spices and tender ground chicken, these koftas are perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, this dish offers a delightful taste of the Middle East in just 30 minutes. You can customize the spices to suit your palate, making it as simple or as adventurous as you’d like. Whether grilled or baked, this meal is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, and parsley.
- Add cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated koftas.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; brush lightly with olive oil.
- Grill koftas for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt with lemon juice and salt for the sauce.
- Serve kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce and your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg