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Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Delicious Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce You’ll Love

This Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful and gluten-free dish that elevates any dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped for better integration.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for maximum flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; cilantro can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Can be omitted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Can use lactose-free yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice recommended.
  • 1 clove Optional Minced Garlic For extra flavor.

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh parsley.
  2. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
  3. Moisten hands with water and shape the mixture into 10-12 oval-shaped patties.
  4. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, and brush with olive oil.
  5. Carefully place the kofta on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, checking for an internal temperature of 75°C/165°F.
  6. Mix yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt; add minced garlic if desired.
  7. Once cooked, let the kofta rest before serving with garlic yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients ensure even mixing; avoid overworking the meat to keep kofta tender.

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