Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re searching for a dish that embodies comfort and flavor, look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe! These tender, spiced ground chicken patties are infused with aromatic herbs and spices, making them a delightful centerpiece for any meal. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, each bite is a celebration of taste that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and easy to customize. Enjoy these kofta grilled to perfection or served as part of a mezze platter—either way, they are bound to become a staple in your culinary repertoire!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken with chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley. Mix well.
- Add cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; brush lightly with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- For the sauce, mix yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Serve hot kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg