Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. These juicy, spiced chicken patties, infused with aromatic herbs, are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce that adds a refreshing contrast. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but also versatile enough to serve in wraps, over rice, or alongside fresh salads. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this dish will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, and parsley until well mixed.
- Add cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Wet hands and shape the mixture into elongated oval koftas.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat with a light brush of olive oil.
- Grill koftas for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce: Mix yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve kofta alongside the garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg