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Chicken Kofta served with garlic yogurt sauce on a plate

Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Indulgent and comforting chicken kofta paired with a tangy garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for gatherings or a weeknight feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 500 grams ground chicken Trader Joe’s or freshly ground from a butcher
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped Sweat until translucent
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For grilling
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas.
  3. Preheat the grill and brush it with olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Grill the koftas for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to prepare the garlic yogurt sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the grilled koftas with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

You can pan-fry the koftas instead of grilling. Make ahead for a party by freezing them raw. The yogurt sauce is a must!