Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
A flavorful dish featuring spiced chicken koftas served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
For the Kofta
- 1 lb ground chicken A lean protein option.
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped Adds flavor and moisture.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For kofta mixture.
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For freshness and color.
- 1 tsp ground cumin Warm spice flavor.
- 1 tsp ground coriander Adds aromatic depth.
- 1/2 tsp paprika For color and mild flavor.
- 1/2 tsp salt To taste.
- 1/4 tsp black pepper For seasoning.
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup yogurt Base for the sauce.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For sauce flavor.
- 1 tbsp olive oil Adds richness.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice For acidity.
- to taste salt Adjust seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into elongated koftas (skewers) and place them on skewers.
Cooking
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. Cook the kofta skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
Sauce Preparation
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season the garlic yogurt sauce with salt to taste.
Serving
- Serve the hot kofta skewers drizzled with the garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
Let the kofta rest for a couple of minutes after grilling. This helps the juices settle and keeps them moist. If using wooden skewers for grilling, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.