Description
A delightful blend of flavors, Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt is a crowd-pleasing dish that brings people together, featuring juicy chicken skewers paired with creamy garlic yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup whole-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Mix well, using your hands to combine everything thoroughly.
- Mold the mixture into oval-shaped patties or form onto skewers.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat, lightly oiling the grates if grilling.
- Cook the kofta on the grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the garlic yogurt by mixing the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Serve the kofta hot with a generous dollop of garlic yogurt on the side.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding cinnamon or allspice to the kofta mixture. Serve with warm pita bread and sides like tabbouleh or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Kofta, Garlic Yogurt, Mediterranean, Grilled Chicken, Family Recipe, Comfort Food