Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
A heartwarming dish of juicy chicken kofta paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Kofta
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (Extra garlic for the sauce)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (Don’t skip the fresh herbs; they’re the soul of the dish.)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers (if you’re grilling)
For the Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into long, oval-shaped kofta and thread them onto wooden skewers.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the kofta for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through and browned.
- In another bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Serving
- Serve the kofta hot with the yogurt sauce on the side. Drizzle the sauce generously over the kofta.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about three days. Reheat in the microwave or oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes for best results.