Description
Chicken kofta brings Middle Eastern spices into tender, juicy meatballs. Grilled or pan-fried, they’re perfect with flatbread and yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground chicken
- 1 egg
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons mint, chopped
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 slice of sandwich bread
- 1.5 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly moisten bread crumbs with water, gently squeezing out excess liquid to create a soft, moist texture.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine bread crumbs with ground chicken, herbs, spices, and aromatics, using fingertips to blend ingredients uniformly and develop cohesive mixture.
- Wet palms slightly to prevent sticking, then carefully craft elongated, symmetrical kofta shapes, ensuring consistent size and smooth surface.
- Refrigerate prepared kofta for approximately 15 minutes, allowing proteins to set and enhance structural integrity.
- Preheat grill to medium-high temperature around 375°F, positioning koftas to receive direct heat.
- Cook koftas for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops golden-brown caramelized edges.
- Serve hot, garnished with a little freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Bread acts as a binder, helping to keep the kofta moist and preventing them from becoming too dense or dry.
- Use slightly stale bread for better absorption and texture, ensuring a more cohesive mixture.
- Chilling the kofta before cooking helps them maintain their shape and prevents falling apart during grilling.
- For a gluten-free version, replace bread with ground almonds or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the same binding properties.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg