Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re in search of a flavorful and easy dinner that delights everyone, look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe! This dish is a fantastic blend of juicy ground chicken seasoned with aromatic spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce that adds a refreshing touch. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a gathering with friends and family, this recipe guarantees a fun cooking experience and a meal everyone will love. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to pair with rice, salad, or pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 (or to taste)
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (for grilling)
- Plain Yogurt: 1 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley until well mixed.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the spices evenly.
- Wet your hands and shape the mixture into elongated oval koftas.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Grill the koftas 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 koftas warm with the garlic yogurt sauce alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg