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Juicy Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Juicy Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce You'll Crave

Juicy Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for grilling
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt or coconut yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, and parsley. Add cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Use hands to mix thoroughly for a cohesive texture.
  3. Shape into 10-12 oval patties, about 3 inches long.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grates with olive oil.
  5. Place kofta on grill and cook each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Meanwhile, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt for the sauce.
  7. Serve kofta with garlic yogurt sauce and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with Mediterranean salad or warm pita bread.

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