Description
Chicken Kofta with Creamy Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender spiced ground chicken meatballs paired with a tangy, creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup plain thick Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley and cilantro, ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking, then form the mixture into small, elongated meatballs or oval shapes about 2 inches long. Place them on a plate or tray while preparing to cook.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kofta meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- In a bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in optional chopped herbs for added brightness. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Arrange cooked chicken kofta on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the creamy yogurt sauce or serve the sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley, sumac, or smoked paprika if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served as an appetizer or main course. <liAdjust the spices according to your taste. <liLeftover kofta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg