Description
Chicken Kofta are flavorful Middle Eastern-style meatballs made with ground chicken, aromatic spices, herbs, and a touch of lemon. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or served with rice and flatbreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 pound ground chicken, 85% lean
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk until absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, diced onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, beaten egg, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the soaked breadcrumbs to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small oblong or round meatballs, about 2 inches in size.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil.
- Cook the kofta for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and golden brown on the outside.
- Serve warm with rice, flatbreads, or a yogurt sauce of your choice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the kofta mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- These can also be baked in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-25 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 koftas
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken kofta, Middle Eastern meatballs, spiced chicken kofta, chicken kebabs, homemade kofta