Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re craving a dish that’s both comforting and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe is a must-try! Tender, spiced chicken shaped into delightful kofta and paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce makes for an irresistible meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this simple recipe brings everyone together around the dinner table. The enchanting aroma of fresh herbs and spices will invite your loved ones to dig in, ensuring that every bite is a delicious experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with the chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta using wet hands.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by combining yogurt, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Serve hot with the garlic yogurt sauce alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg