Description
A delicious blend of ground chicken mixed with fresh herbs and spices, served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for kofta)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers (optional, for grilling)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for the sauce)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, herbs, 2 cloves minced garlic (for kofta), cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties or cylindrical shapes; optionally thread onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat; cook koftas for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, 2 cloves minced garlic (for sauce), olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve cooked koftas warm with garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, use a mix of white and dark meat ground chicken. Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg