Description
A delightful dish of tender, juicy chicken meatballs combined with spices and served with a creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup plain thick Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste (for the sauce)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (for the sauce)
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly blended.
- Lightly wet your hands to prevent the chicken mixture from sticking, then shape the mixture into small, elongated meatballs or oval forms, about 2 inches long. Place them on a plate or tray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the kofta meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked all the way through. Remove the kofta from the skillet and keep warm.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. You can stir in optional chopped herbs for an extra pop of color and flavor. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Arrange the cooked chicken kofta on a serving platter, drizzling them with the creamy yogurt sauce or serving the sauce on the side. For a finishing touch, garnish with fresh parsley, a sprinkle of sumac, or a dash of smoked paprika if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with herbs; dried versions can also work. If the mixture feels sticky, refrigerating it for about 30 minutes will help.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg