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Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Savor Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce in 30 Minutes

Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a gluten-free dish that's ready in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 1 pound ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt or coconut yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic optional, for extra flavor

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  2. Wet your hands with olive oil to prevent sticking, and shape the mixture into 10 to 12 oval kofta.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (200°C / 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
  4. Place the kofta on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and optional garlic to make the sauce.
  6. Remove the grilled kofta from the grill and serve with garlic yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1koftaCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For variations, substitute ground chicken with turkey and use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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