Go Back
–+ servings
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Delicious Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce to Savor

This Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a quick, flavorful, and gluten-free dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 kofta
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Kofta Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Lean ground turkey is a great alternative.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped shallots work well too.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; substitute cilantro for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Key spice to impart warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Use avocado oil for higher heat grilling.
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Use lactose-free or coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Steps for Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  1. Begin by prepping your ingredients. Slice the onion finely, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the fresh parsley.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, sliced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper.
  3. With wet hands, take portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into oval patties, approximately four inches long.
  4. Lightly oil your grill grates and preheat the grill to medium-high heat for about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Place the kofta on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until nicely browned.
  6. In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt with freshly squeezed lemon juice and optional minced garlic for extra flavor.
  7. Once the kofta is grilled to perfection, serve on a platter with the garlic yogurt sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1koftaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftover kofta in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months. Serve fresh for best texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!