Description
A flavorful blend of ground chicken and spices, served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for exploring Middle Eastern cuisine at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Ground Chicken
- 1 small Onion, finely grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or Avocado Oil)
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into oval or sausage-like forms around skewers, or form patties if skewers are not available.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place kofta skewers in the skillet, without overcrowding, and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the kofta cooks, whisk together yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve the kofta hot drizzled with garlic yogurt sauce, accompanied by pita, fresh vegetables, or rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace ground chicken with chickpeas or lentils. Chill kofta for 30 minutes before cooking for better cohesion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken kofta, Middle Eastern recipes, healthy dinner
