Name: Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken (about 500g); 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced, for kofta); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste); 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling); 1 cup plain yogurt (for sauce); 2 cloves garlic (minced, for sauce); 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt (for sauce)

Description

Juicy chicken kofta infused with aromatic spices and served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground chicken (about 500g)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced, for kofta)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
1 cup plain yogurt (for sauce)
2 cloves garlic (minced, for sauce)
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 pinch salt (for sauce)

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Instructions

Combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
Add cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with clean hands for about 30 seconds.
Wet your hands with cold water and shape 2 tablespoons of the mixture into an elongated oval (about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick). Repeat to make 10 to 12 kofta.
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for at least 10 minutes, and brush grates with olive oil.
Place kofta on the hot grill, leaving space between pieces. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes until dark golden-brown grill marks appear.
Flip kofta carefully and cook another 5 to 7 minutes on the second side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While kofta grills, whisk together yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer cooked kofta to a clean plate and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with garlic yogurt sauce drizzled over top or on the side for dipping.

Notes

Do not overmix the kofta ingredients, as this can make them tough. Allow the kofta to rest after grilling to retain their juices.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 kofta
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg