Description
Delicious and flavorful Chicken Kofta served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. This quick grilled dish combines ground chicken seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken Kofta
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing grill)
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Kofta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Form Koftas: Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas, making them uniform in size to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat and Oil Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent the koftas from sticking.
- Grill Koftas: Place the koftas on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides and cook the koftas through completely.
- Make Garlic Yogurt Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine plain yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk gently until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Plate the grilled chicken koftas and serve them alongside the garlic yogurt sauce for dipping. Enjoy this flavorful, healthy dish immediately.
Notes
- For juicier koftas, avoid over-mixing the meat.
- Use fresh parsley for best flavor.
- You can substitute the grill with a grill pan on the stovetop if needed.
- Adjust salt and spices according to your taste preference.
- The yogurt sauce can be chilled ahead of time for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
