Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Indulge in the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe. This dish features tender ground chicken blended with aromatic spices, resulting in juicy kofta that’s both easy to prepare and delightful to eat. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, it’s perfect for any occasion—be it a family dinner or a casual gathering. The versatility of serving options, whether wrapped in pita bread or laid atop fragrant rice, makes this meal a hit that everyone will love. Enjoy the healthy benefits packed into every bite while impressing your guests with this crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g 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 (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or 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, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.
- Wet your hands and shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat the 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.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt and lemon juice to create the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve the kofta with garlic yogurt sauce alongside your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg