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Thomas Baker

Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe Easy and Delicious

Enjoy this tasty Middle Eastern inspired Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe featuring juicy spiced chicken koftas paired with a cool and creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Perfectly grilled and gluten free, this dish is easy to prepare and great for a satisfying main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small, oval-shaped koftas.
  3. Heat the grill and lightly coat it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Cook the koftas on the grill for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk the plain yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl to create the garlic yogurt sauce.
  6. Plate the grilled koftas and serve them alongside the prepared garlic yogurt sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For more intense flavor, allow the kofta mixture to rest and marinate for about 30 minutes before grilling. Pair this dish with warm pita bread or a serving of rice to complete the meal.