Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern main course featuring spiced ground chicken formed into koftas, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy and tangy garlic yogurt sauce. This gluten-free dish is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Kofta
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Kofta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the Koftas: Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas, roughly the size of a small meatball but elongated to an oval shape for even grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Grill the Koftas: Place the koftas on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure they are cooked evenly and all sides develop a nice char. Cook until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: While the koftas are grilling or after they are done, mix plain yogurt with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth and well combined to create the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve: Arrange the grilled koftas on a serving platter and serve with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side. Optionally, accompany with pita bread or rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the kofta mixture marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before forming and grilling.
- Serve with warm pita bread or over a bed of rice to complete the meal.
- Ensure the koftas are cooked thoroughly by checking for no pink inside before serving.
