Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe. These tender, spiced chicken patties are infused with aromatic herbs and spices, making them a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, this dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes! Serve them with warm pita bread, fresh salads, or fragrant rice for a wholesome meal that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- 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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix well until combined.
- Wet your hands and shape the mixture into elongated oval koftas.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; brush it lightly with olive oil.
- Grill the koftas for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt to create the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve the kofta warm with the garlic yogurt sauce and your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg