Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a delightful blend of succulent ground chicken and aromatic spices, all perfectly complemented by a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. This dish captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its vibrant flavors and enticing presentation, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium onion (finely grated)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or rice for serving
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried mint
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small oval patties (about 2-3 inches long) using wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook kofta in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dried mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve kofta on a platter with warm pita bread or rice and drizzle generously with garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg