Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re in search of a dish that combines simplicity with incredible flavor, look no further than Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce! This delightful recipe features tender ground chicken mixed with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, creating flavorful kofta that will impress anyone at your table. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. The accompanying creamy garlic yogurt sauce adds the ideal finishing touch, enhancing every bite. Gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a meal that is both satisfying and nutritious!
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, and parsley.
- Add cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil it with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, mix plain yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Serve warm kofta alongside the garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg