Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce features spiced ground chicken grilled until juicy.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground chicken about 1 lb
- 1 medium onion finely chopped (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 3 garlic cloves minced (divided)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt whole-milk or Greek
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling or pan-searing
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- In a separate bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion (with moisture squeezed out), remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix until slightly sticky but do not overwork.
- Shape mixture into 10–12 kofta logs or oval patties. Chill for 10 minutes to help them firm up.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates with olive oil.
- Grill kofta for 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Pan option: Sear in a lightly oiled skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Stir remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the yogurt sauce if desired for extra brightness.
- Serve the Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce spooned underneath or on the side. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Can be baked at 400°F for 18–20 minutes if preferred.