Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic (1 minced for the kofta + 1 reserved for the sauce)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Wet hands and form the mixture into 8–10 evenly sized oblong or round koftas.
- Place koftas on a plate and chill for 10 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add koftas and brown for 3–4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While koftas cook, whisk yogurt, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a small minced garlic clove. Adjust thickness with a splash of water if needed.
- Spoon creamy garlic sauce over hot koftas and garnish with extra parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Optional: For extra even cooking, brown on stovetop then bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat for tender koftas. Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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