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Chicken Recipes Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

I’ve made a lot of recipes with chicken, but this one really feels like it belongs at the top of my must try recipes list. Picture this: tender chicken kofta, seasoned just right, paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce that makes every bite sing. It’s the kind of dish that makes you sit back and think, 'Why haven’t I made this sooner?' When I say this is a recipe with chicken that actually feels fresh and exciting, I mean it. You get that smoky, juicy flavor from the kofta, and then the cool tang of the sauce steps in like a calm breeze on a hot day. I like to think of it as comfort food with a little flair, a kind of recipe chicken lovers won’t forget. Cooking it doesn’t feel like a chore either. You mix, shape, cook, and in no time, the kitchen fills with that savory aroma that makes your stomach growl. It’s one of those recipe chicken dishes that gives you both flavor and ease, which to me is the best kind of cooking. So if you’re hunting for chicken sauce recipes that keep things simple but bold, this is the one to try.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: chicken recipes, chicken sauce recipes, must try recipes, recipe chicken, recipe with chicken, recipes chicken, recipes with chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 500g ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Shape the mixture into small oval patties or skewers.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook kofta until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
  4. For the sauce, mix yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and mint in a small bowl.
  5. Serve kofta hot with garlic yogurt sauce on the side.