Description
Flavorful chicken kofta seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, served with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
Chicken Kofta:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Kofta: In a bowl, mix together the ground chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Shape into small kofta.
- Cook the Chicken Kofta: Grill over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve: Serve the chicken kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking. Omit it for a milder flavor.
- Herbs: Experiment with different herbs like parsley, oregano, or rosemary.
- Breadcrumbs: Use crushed crackers or ground oats as a substitute for breadcrumbs.
- Grilling: Grill the kofta over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Baking: Bake the kofta in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute ground chicken with lentils or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Make Ahead: The kofta mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The garlic yogurt sauce can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Cooked kofta can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta with sauce
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
