Description
Delight in the flavors of the Middle East with these juicy Chicken Kofta served with a creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce. A perfect blend of spices and herbs makes this dish a standout for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Kofta:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Kofta: In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Form into patties.
- Cook the Kofta: Heat oil in a skillet, cook koftas until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve: Drizzle koftas with yogurt sauce, garnish with herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can bake the koftas at 400°F for 18–20 minutes if you prefer.
- Serve with pita, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- The yogurt sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
