Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. This recipe features tender ground chicken mixed with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, creating juicy kofta that pairs beautifully with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. The blend of spices like cumin and coriander elevates the flavors, making each bite satisfying and delicious. Plus, it can be served in various ways—wraps, salads, or alongside rice—offering versatility for every palate. Enjoy this family-friendly dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: 500 grams
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Ground Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
- Plain Yogurt: 1 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley until evenly mixed.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush it with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Serve the grilled kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce and your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg