Grilled Chicken Kofta
Delicious grilled chicken kofta made with ground chicken, fresh herbs, and spices.
Equipment
- Gas Grill
- large mixing bowl
- tray
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 small piece sliced sandwich bread whole wheat or gluten free
- 1.5 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1.5 teaspoon Aleppo pepper more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 large egg raw
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
To Serve (Optional)
- Homemade hummus optional
- Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad optional
- Pita Bread optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown. Place it in a small bowl and cover with water. Let it sit until tender then squeeze the bread to wring out all the water.
- Place the bread in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, spices, and a dash of salt and pepper. Add the egg and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix with clean hands until well combined.
- Wet your hands with a tiny bit of water and form the mixture into 8 oval patties about 1 to 1 ½-inch thick. Arrange on a tray and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Grease the grill grates with oil and heat to medium-high. Grill the kofta for 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Aleppo pepper or chili flakes and your choice of sides.
Notes
Aleppo pepper is mildly spicy and sweet; may be substituted with Ancho chile powder and red pepper flakes for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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