Description
A quick and flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring juicy, spiced ground chicken patties grilled to perfection and served with a tangy garlic yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
500 g ground chicken (about 1 lb)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 cup plain yogurt (for the garlic‑yogurt sauce)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (for sauce)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands until fully incorporated.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into oval-shaped kofta, forming 10 to 12 pieces.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for 5–7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F or 75°C).
- Meanwhile, mix yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Optionally, add a little minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Once the kofta are cooked, let them rest briefly before serving.
- Serve the kofta warm with a generous spoonful of the garlic-yogurt sauce.
Notes
Use ground turkey or lamb as alternatives to chicken.
Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Substitute dairy-free yogurt for a lactose-free version.
Kofta can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or oven.
Freeze raw kofta patties for up to 2 months; thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
