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Delicious Chicken Kofta served with creamy garlic yogurt sauce on a plate

Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce

A heartwarming dish of juicy chicken kofta paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Kofta
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Extra garlic for the sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Don’t skip the fresh herbs; they’re the soul of the dish.
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Wooden skewers (if you’re grilling)
For the Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into long, oval-shaped kofta and thread them onto wooden skewers.
  3. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the kofta for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through and browned.
  4. In another bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the kofta hot with the yogurt sauce on the side. Drizzle the sauce generously over the kofta.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about three days. Reheat in the microwave or oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes for best results.