Description
Irresistible Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a juicy, spiced Middle Eastern-inspired dish made with ground chicken, herbs, and aromatic spices, paired with a cool, tangy yogurt sauce for a balanced, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Kofta:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 small onion, grated or finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small ovals or mini kebab-style logs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook koftas in batches for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- While the koftas cook, whisk together all yogurt sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust garlic and salt to taste.
- Serve chicken koftas warm with a generous spoonful of garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes to the kofta mixture.
- Use plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- Serve with flatbread, couscous, quinoa, or salad for a full meal.
- Top with fresh veggies like sliced cucumber, tomato, or red onion for added crunch.
- Can be made ahead—store uncooked kofta mix and yogurt sauce in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (with sauce)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
