Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re searching for a dish that brings flavor and joy to your table, look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce! This family-friendly recipe features tender, spiced ground chicken formed into delightful koftas, grilled to perfection, and served alongside a creamy garlic yogurt sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, these koftas are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile—serve them with pita, rice, or fresh salad for a wholesome meal. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 portions 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams Ground Chicken
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- a pinch Salt (for yogurt sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval koftas using wet hands.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat and brush it lightly with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Serve hot with the garlic yogurt sauce alongside pita or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg