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Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful dish made from spiced ground chicken, shaped into meatballs, and served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well and shape the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Cook the meatballs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
  5. In another bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
  6. Serve the kofta with garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Use ground beef or lamb for variation.
  • Serve with pita bread or rice.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Chicken Kofta, Garlic Yogurt Sauce, Middle Eastern Recipe