Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a delightful dish that perfectly marries ground chicken with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy kofta grilled to perfection, served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce that enhances its savory flavors. Ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also packs a nutritious punch. In just 30 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that is versatile enough to be enjoyed in wraps, over rice, or alongside a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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 (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 mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley. Add cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.
- Wet hands and shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix plain yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve warm kofta with garlic yogurt sauce and enjoy it with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (about 150g)
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 426mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg