Description
Delicious and flavorful Chicken Kofta served with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy grilled meal. These spiced chicken meatballs are grilled to perfection and complemented by a tangy yogurt dip made with fresh lemon juice and garlic.
Ingredients
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For the Kofta
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, 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 the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Kofta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the Koftas: Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas, about the size of small meatballs but elongated.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill and brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Koftas: Place the koftas on the grill and cook for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking and a nice char until they are cooked through.
- Prepare Garlic Yogurt Sauce: While the koftas are grilling, mix plain yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth and well blended.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken koftas hot with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side, perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the kofta mixture marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Serve with warm pita bread or over rice to create a satisfying and complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 125g kofta with sauce)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
