Middle Eastern–Inspired Chicken Kofta You’ll Want on Repeat
Juicy chicken koftas flavored with herbs and warm spices, served with a cool and creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Kofta:
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 small onion, grated and drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
Pinch of cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
1 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional)
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix all kofta ingredients in a bowl until just combined.
- Shape into 8–10 small logs or patties. Chill for 15–30 minutes.
- Mix yogurt sauce ingredients in a separate bowl. Chill.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook koftas 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
For baking, cook koftas at 400°F for 20–22 minutes. Use fresh herbs and dark meat chicken for best flavor and texture.