Mediterranean Chicken Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Juicy, spiced chicken koftas served with a cool, creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Easy to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for wraps, rice bowls, or party platters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Koftas:
1½ lbs ground chicken
½ onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp allspice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
Olive oil for cooking
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix all kofta ingredients in a large bowl until just combined.
- Shape into 12–14 koftas. Chill 15–20 minutes.
- Cook:
- Pan-fry 4–5 mins per side, or
- Bake at 400°F for 18–22 mins, flipping once, or
- Grill 4–5 mins per side.
- Whisk together yogurt sauce ingredients.
- Serve koftas with sauce and garnish as desired.v
Notes
Use turkey or lamb if preferred. Add chili flakes for heat. Gluten-free option: use almond flour. Freezes well raw or cooked.