Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken kofta dish served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Shape the mixture into small oval or round patties.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the kofta for 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, combine yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the sauce.
- Serve the kofta hot with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can grill the kofta instead of pan-frying for a smokier flavor.
- Let the kofta rest for 10 minutes before cooking for better texture.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 koftas with sauce)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken kofta, garlic yogurt sauce, easy dinner, Middle Eastern recipe