Description
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a delightful dish that combines juicy, spiced chicken meatballs with a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce. The kofta is tender and flavorful, while the garlic yogurt adds a refreshing contrast, making each bite a perfect balance of richness and zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Kofta:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small oval meatballs, about 1.5 inches long.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat (about 350°F).
- Cook the kofta for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the kofta cooks, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the kofta hot with a generous drizzle of garlic yogurt sauce on top.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare the kofta and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: main dishes
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Kofta, Garlic Yogurt Sauce, Mediterranean, Ground Chicken, Meatballs, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipe, Grilling, Gluten-Free, Spiced Chicken, Yogurt Sauce, Quick Meal, Flavorful, Comfort Food, Middle Eastern Cuisine