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Delicious Chicken Kofta with Irresistible Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Delicious chicken kofta served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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To whip up this mouthwatering dish, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the creamy garlic yogurt sauce, gather:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small oval patties or skewers.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the koftas for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
  5. Serve the koftas hot with the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.

Notes

  • Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
  • Adjust seasoning in the sauce to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet or Grill
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 kofta with sauce
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg