Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re in search of a quick and flavorful meal, look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe. These juicy chicken koftas are seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, delivering a burst of Mediterranean flavor in every bite. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Best of all, it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for those looking to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Once you try this recipe, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: 500 grams
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Ground Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (for grilling)
- Plain Yogurt: 1 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken with onion, garlic, and parsley until well combined.
- Add cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; brush lightly with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, combine yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl; season to taste.
- Serve kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce alongside rice or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 koftas (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg