Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe
This Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe offers a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional kofta, featuring ground chicken blended with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Grilled to perfection and served with a tangy garlic yogurt sauce, it’s a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 8 koftas) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Kofta
- 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
- Olive oil for grilling
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to maintain the meat’s tenderness.
- Shape Kofta: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into elongated oval koftas, about the size of a small sausage, ensuring they are compact to hold together while cooking.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent the kofta from sticking.
- Grill Kofta: Place the koftas on the hot grill and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side, turning carefully to get an even golden brown crust and ensure they are cooked through.
- Prepare Garlic Yogurt Sauce: While the koftas are grilling, combine the plain yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth. You can optionally add minced garlic for extra flavor if desired.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken kofta hot alongside the garlic yogurt sauce and your preferred side dishes such as rice, salad, or flatbread.
Notes
- Make sure the grill is preheated properly to prevent the kofta from sticking and falling apart.
- Wet your hands before shaping the kofta to make the process easier and cleaner.
- You can substitute grill cooking with pan-searing if a grill is not available, cooking on medium heat until fully done.
- The garlic yogurt sauce can be enhanced by adding finely minced garlic or fresh herbs such as mint or dill if desired.
- These koftas can also be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
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