Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Experience a culinary delight with this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe, a perfect blend of spices and flavors that will elevate any meal. These tender grilled chicken meatballs are seasoned with aromatic herbs and served alongside a creamy garlic yogurt dip that perfectly complements their savory taste. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is not only straightforward to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the kofta on their own, or pair them with fresh salads, pita bread, or fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 koftas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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 (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley. Mix in ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta using wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix plain yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Serve the hot kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce alongside your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg