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Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce

These flavorful chicken koftas are perfect for a quick and delicious meal, paired with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Kofta
  • 500 g ground chicken Use fresh or frozen ground chicken.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped Chop the onion finely for better texture.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped Adds freshness to the koftas.
  • 1 tsp ground cumin Adds an earthy flavor.
  • 1 tsp ground coriander Enhances the flavor with citrus notes.
  • 1 tsp salt Season to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Adds a hint of heat.
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt Use full-fat yogurt for a richer sauce.
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch salt Season the sauce lightly.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For grilling the koftas.

Equipment

  • Grill

Method
 

  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.
  4. Grill the koftas for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to prepare the garlic yogurt sauce.
  6. Serve the grilled koftas with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

Feel free to add some chili flakes to the kofta mixture for extra heat.