Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, spiced ground chicken shaped into flavorful koftas, served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering both comfort and culinary delight. Experience the enticing aroma and vibrant flavors that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into oblong patties. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve koftas warm drizzled with garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kofta (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg