Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Juicy Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce made with ground chicken, warm spices, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Kofta
- 1 small onion peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 bunch parsley large stems removed
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup plain unsweetened yogurt
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine onion, parsley, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add breadcrumbs, ground chicken, coriander, allspice, cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until evenly combined.
- Divide the mixture and shape into elongated kofta around skewers.
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- For the sauce, combine yogurt, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Serve the chicken kofta warm with the garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
- Serve with basmati rice, couscous, or warm pita bread.
- Add sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions for a complete meal.
- The yogurt sauce can be prepared up to one day in advance.
- Ground turkey may be substituted for ground chicken.