Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines lean ground chicken with aromatic spices, creating tender koftas that are perfect for any occasion. The addition of a creamy garlic yogurt sauce elevates the dish, making it not only delicious but also healthy. This recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. You can serve these koftas in various ways—wrapped in pita bread, on salads, or over rice—allowing for endless versatility. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, this dish is sure to impress with its bold yet comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken (500g)
- Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Ground Cumin (1 tsp)
- Ground Coriander (1 tsp)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Plain Yogurt (1 cup)
- Lemon Juice (2 tbsp)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh parsley; mix until evenly distributed.
- Add ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix gently until just combined.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt and lemon juice with a pinch of salt to make the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve hot with garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg