Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Juicy grilled chicken kofta made with warm spices and fresh herbs.Served with creamy garlic yogurt sauce for a flavorful meal.Easy Middle Eastern-inspired dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken 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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly until the spices and herbs are evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas.
- Preheat the grill and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Grill the Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce koftas for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve the grilled chicken kofta warm with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
- Serve with pita bread, rice, couscous, or a fresh cucumber salad.
- The garlic yogurt sauce can also be used as a dip for vegetables.
- You can substitute parsley with fresh cilantro for a slightly different flavor.