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Chicken Kofta Kebabs with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Kofta Kebabs with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

Delicious Chicken Kofta Kebabs served with a creamy Garlicky Yogurt Sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 kebabs
Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • small food processor

Ingredients
  

Kebabs

  • 1 small onion peeled and roughly chopped or finely diced
  • 1 bunch parsley large stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper or more to taste

Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

  • 0.5 cup plain unsweetened yogurt Greek or plain, 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
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper or more to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the kebabs

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a large baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent them burning in the oven.
  • In a small food processor, combine the roughly chopped onion, parsley bunch, and garlic cloves and pulse until everything is finely chopped and well combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the kebabs and stir well, making sure all the spices are mixed evenly into the meat.
  • Use your hands to form elongated patties, then push the skewer through each of the patties.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes and serve with the garlicky yogurt sauce, rice, and a side salad.

Prepare the garlicky yogurt sauce

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Drizzle over the chicken kofta kebabs to serve.
  • Store leftover sauce in a closed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground turkey for ground chicken, or use a combination of ground meats. For a dairy-free garlicky sauce, you can use a plain unsweetened coconut yogurt or almond milk yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kebabCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 526IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Kofta, Easy Kebabs, Garlicky Yogurt Sauce, Grilled Chicken, healthy dinner, kebabs
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