Description
This Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe offers juicy, flavorful grilled ground chicken meatballs seasoned with aromatic spices and served with a refreshing and tangy yogurt sauce. Perfect as a light dinner or appetizer, these koftas are easy to prepare and packed with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Kofta Ingredients
- 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
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing grill)
Instructions
- Prepare the Kofta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Koftas: Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas, ensuring they are compact so they hold together during grilling.
- Preheat and Prepare Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grilling surface with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Koftas: Place the koftas on the grill and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure they are evenly cooked and reach an internal temperature safe for poultry.
- Make Garlic Yogurt Sauce: While the koftas are grilling, mix the plain yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl, stirring to combine well.
- Serve: Remove koftas from grill and serve immediately with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the kofta mixture for 30 minutes before forming and grilling.
- The koftas pair excellently with pita bread or served over a bed of rice for a fulfilling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 koftas with sauce)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
