Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce
This simple recipe makes soft grilled koftas from ground chicken, paired with a fresh and cool garlic yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
For the Koftas
- 500 grams ground chicken Keep ground chicken light for softer koftas.
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped Use fresh parsley for best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For brushing the grill.
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt Greek yogurt can be used for a thicker sauce.
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Adds freshness to the sauce.
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small oval-shaped koftas.
- Chill the kofta mix for 15 minutes if it feels too soft before shaping.
Grilling
- Preheat the grill and brush it with olive oil.
- Grill the koftas for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
Making the Sauce
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to prepare the garlic yogurt sauce.
Serving
- Serve the grilled koftas hot with a spoon of garlic yogurt sauce on top or on the side.
Notes
Serve koftas with flatbread, rice, or salad. To store, refrigerate koftas for up to 3 days and yogurt sauce for up to 2 days. Do not freeze yogurt sauce; make fresh if needed after freezing koftas.
