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chicken kofta with garlic yogurt sauce

Juicy Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce in 30 Minutes


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A flavorful dish featuring spiced chicken kofta served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into small oval or round koftas.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook koftas for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. For the sauce, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Serve koftas hot with garlic yogurt sauce.

Notes

  • You can grill the koftas instead of pan-frying.
  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Serve with pita bread or rice.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken kofta, garlic yogurt sauce, Middle Eastern food