Delicious Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Delicious Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is an irresistible dish that brings together succulent ground chicken and a harmonious blend of spices, topped with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. The fragrant spices infuse the kofta with flavor, while the refreshing garlic yogurt sauce complements it beautifully, making each bite a delight. Whether served in warm pita bread or alongside fluffy rice and crisp salad, this meal promises satisfaction for everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties or logs using lightly wet hands.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Grill kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While grilling, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to create the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve grilled kofta drizzled with the garlic yogurt sauce alongside warm pita bread or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta patties (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg