Chicken Kofta Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Succulent Middle Eastern chicken koftas grilled to perfection and paired with a zesty garlic yogurt sauce. The herbed meat skewers balance smoky spices with the cooling tang of garlic-infused yogurt for a globally inspired, weeknight-ready main dish.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: halal
Ingredients
500g ground chicken (chilled for better binding)
1 medium red onion, finely chopped (reserve 1 tbsp for garnish)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for binding)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp salt for sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper for sauce
Chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
Combine ground chicken, chopped red onion, 3 garlic cloves, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix until well combined but avoid overworking the meat.
Shape mixture into 8 equal-sized logs, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on lightly floured parchment paper and refrigerate 15 minutes to firm up.
Heat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook kofta logs for 6-8 minutes per side until golden browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Chill briefly.
Serve kofta skewers with yogurt sauce, garnished with reserved onion and parsley.
Notes
Chilling the chicken mixture helps maintain shape during grilling
For extra flavor, let kofta logs marinate in fridge for 30 minutes
Yogurt sauce can be made ahead (store in airtight container)
For halal option, use certified halal olive oil and yogurt
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/chicken-kofta-garlic-yogurt-sauce/