Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe: A Must-Try!
Looking for a delightful meal that’s both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe. These tender chicken meatballs, seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, grill to perfection, making them a favorite for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Paired with a zesty garlic yogurt sauce, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile—serve it as a main course, toss it into salads, or pack it for lunch the next day. Enjoy wholesome ingredients that come together in just about 30 minutes!
- 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, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- A pinch Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta using lightly wet hands.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl for the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve the grilled kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce and your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta (125g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg