Description

This Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe offers a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring spiced ground chicken shaped into ovals and grilled to perfection. Paired with a tangy and creamy garlic yogurt sauce, it’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Kofta

500 grams (about 1 pound) 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)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce

1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
Season the Mixture: Add ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are well incorporated into the chicken.
Shape the Kofta: Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into elongated oval-shaped koftas, about the size of your palm.
Prepare the Grill: Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush the surface with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Grill the Kofta: Place the koftas on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown color and are fully cooked through.
Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the plain yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to create a tangy garlic yogurt dipping sauce.
Serve: Serve the grilled chicken koftas hot, accompanied by the garlic yogurt sauce and your preferred side dishes.

Notes

Wetting your hands when shaping the kofta helps prevent sticking and makes forming them easier.
For extra flavor, you can marinate the koftas in the fridge for 30 minutes before grilling.
If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or a skillet over medium-high heat as an alternative cooking method.
This dish pairs well with rice, flatbread, or a fresh salad.
Adjust spices and salt according to your taste preferences.