Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re searching for a delightful dish that unites flavor and simplicity, look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce. This recipe brings together juicy ground chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, creating tender kofta that are grilled to perfection. The accompanying garlic yogurt sauce adds a creamy tang that elevates each bite, making it an irresistible option for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy. Trust me; this dish is bound to become a new favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken (500 grams)
- Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
- Ground Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Ground Coriander (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Olive Oil (for grilling)
- Plain Yogurt (1 cup)
- Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley until well combined.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta using slightly wet hands.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat with a light brush of olive oil.
- Grill kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, combine plain yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the kofta hot with the garlic yogurt sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg