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Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

A delicious and easy dish combining juicy chicken koftas with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Kofta
  • 500 grams ground chicken
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For brushing the grill
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly blended.
  2. Form the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill and brush it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Grill the koftas for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to prepare the garlic yogurt sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the grilled koftas with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

Keep the meat cold while mixing to help the koftas hold their shape. Don't overmix to avoid tough koftas. Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste, adding chili powder for extra heat.