Description
Juicy grilled chicken kofta served with a bright garlic yogurt sauce, packed with classic Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. In a large bowl combine ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix everything together using clean hands until evenly combined.
3. Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into 10–12 oval kofta.
4. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates with olive oil.
5. Place the kofta on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. In a small bowl mix the yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the garlic yogurt sauce.
7. Serve the grilled kofta warm with the yogurt sauce and optional fresh herbs.
Notes
For best flavor, serve the yogurt sauce fresh just before eating.
You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Garnish with additional parsley or mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg