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Grilled Chicken Kofta Kebabs drizzled with creamy white sauce and garnished with fresh herbs, served alongside lemon wedges and a dipping sauce.

Chicken Kofta Kebabs

5 from 1 vote
A flavorful and juicy chicken kebab, paired with a creamy garlicky yogurt sauce. Perfect for dinner in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 104
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the kebabs:
  • 1 small onion peeled and roughly chopped or finely diced
  • 1 bunch parsley large stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs use plain or seasoned
  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey, if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
For the garlicky yogurt sauce:
  • ½ cup plain unsweetened yogurt Greek or regular; can use fat-free or low-fat
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves finely minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice from ½ lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a large baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. In a small food processor, pulse the onion, parsley, and garlic until finely chopped and well combined. This will create some liquid; keep it and add to the chicken mixture.
  3. Alternatively, finely chop the onion, parsley, and garlic by hand.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, spices (coriander, allspice, cumin, cardamom), salt, pepper, and the onion mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
  5. Form the chicken mixture into elongated patties and slide a skewer through the middle of each patty. Use your hands to shape the kebabs around the skewers.
  6. Place the kebabs onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving with the garlicky yogurt sauce, rice, and a side salad.
  7. For the garlicky yogurt sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Serve the sauce over the kebabs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 526IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

Notes

A warm, satisfying dish with flavorful spices and a creamy garlicky yogurt sauce. Serve with a side of rice and fresh veggies for a complete meal!

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