Grilled Chicken Kofta Skewers with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
Juicy and flavorful grilled chicken kofta skewers seasoned with aromatic spices and served with a cool, creamy herbed yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g ground chicken
- 1 small onion, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Wooden or metal skewers
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Mix until well combined, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Divide mixture evenly and shape around skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
- Meanwhile, mix yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill in a small bowl.
- Serve grilled kofta hot with herbed yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
- Keep hands slightly wet while shaping kofta to prevent sticking.
- Do not overcook to keep chicken moist.
- Serve with flatbread, rice, or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg