Description
This Chicken Kofta recipe features flavorful ground chicken meatballs seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, fresh parsley, and garlic. Pan-fried to golden perfection, these juicy koftas are perfect served with yogurt sauce or a fresh salad, making for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Kofta
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a well-seasoned mixture.
- Add Egg: Pour the beaten egg into the bowl and mix thoroughly to bind all the ingredients together, ensuring the koftas will hold their shape.
- Shape Koftas: Using your hands, shape the chicken mixture into small, evenly sized balls for uniform cooking.
- Heat Oil: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering and hot.
- Cook Koftas: Place the kofta balls in the heated pan. Cook them evenly, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and fully cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the koftas from the pan and serve hot with a side of yogurt sauce or a fresh salad for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan to allow even browning on the koftas.
- If desired, add chopped mint or cilantro for extra freshness.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or lamb for variety.
- Leftover koftas can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a pan.
