Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If you’re craving a dish that’s bursting with flavor while being simple to prepare, look no further than this Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe. These spiced chicken patties are juicy and tender, perfectly complemented by a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that’s great for busy weeknights or festive family gatherings. The balanced flavors of the spices and fresh herbs make this dish a crowd-pleaser, even for picky eaters. Whether served on their own, in wraps, or over rice with veggies, this recipe is a wholesome choice packed with lean protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 4 kofta each)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh Parsley
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Coriander
- Plain Yogurt
- Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley. Mix well.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper; stir until combined.
- Shape the mixture into elongated oval kofta.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Grill the kofta for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While grilling, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl for the sauce.
- Serve hot alongside the garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg