Ingredients
For the kofta:
1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the garlic yogurt sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices until well combined.
2. Form mixture into small logs or patties. Chill for 15 minutes to help them hold shape.
3. Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil.
4. Cook koftas for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
5. For the sauce, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
6. Serve koftas warm with garlic yogurt sauce on the side or drizzled over top.
Notes
You can bake the koftas at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
Add red chili flakes for extra heat.
Serve with pita, rice, or over a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken kofta, ground chicken kofta, garlic yogurt sauce, Middle Eastern chicken kebab