Description
Irresistible Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings warmth and excitement to your dining table. Juicy, spiced chicken kofta is paired with a rich, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, making every bite a delightful experience. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also guarantees rave reviews!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander powder, and toasted pine nuts. Mix until well combined.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into small oval patties (about two inches long). Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the sauce.
- Once cooked, let the kofta rest briefly before serving with the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 kofta (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using ground turkey instead of chicken or incorporating fresh herbs like cilantro or mint into the kofta mixture. Pair these koftas with warm pita bread and a side salad for a complete meal.