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Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Savory Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce Delight

Juicy Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a vibrant meal balancing comfort and sophistication.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 koftas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Lean protein
  • 1 medium Onion Finely grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked for twist
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt Sea or kosher
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Or vegetable oil
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Non-dairy works too
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Or lime juice
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For creaminess
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Adjust as needed

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • Grater
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare ingredients by grating onion and chopping parsley and cilantro.
  2. Mix ground chicken with grated onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, spices, and oil.
  3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  4. Shape the chilled mixture into oval or log-shaped kofta.
  5. Cook the shaped kofta in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
  6. Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt.
  7. Serve the cooked kofta drizzled with yogurt sauce or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1koftaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover kofta in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The yogurt sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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