Chicken Kofta Recipe
This juicy, flavorful Chicken Kofta Recipe combines ground chicken, herbs, and warm spices to create tender, aromatic koftas that can be grilled, baked, or pan-fried. Perfect for wraps, rice bowls, or salads!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Resting Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Italian and Mediterranean flavors, Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
1 Mixing bowl For combining mixture
1 Skillet Or grill pan or oven
1 Food processor Optional for blending herbs and aromatics
1 Spatula or tongs For flipping koftas
- 500 g Ground chicken Lean fresh ground
- 1 Onion Grated or finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Or cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika Optional for deeper flavor
- ½ tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
- ½ tsp Chili flakes Optional for heat
- 1 tbsp Olive oil To keep mixture moist
- 1 Egg Acts as a binder
- ⅓ cup Breadcrumbs Optional helps hold shape
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For pan-frying if not baking
1. Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, spices, salt, pepper, chili flakes, olive oil, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix well until evenly combined.
2. Chill the mix: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes. This helps the koftas hold their shape and absorb the flavors.
3. Shape the koftas: Lightly oil your hands and shape the mixture into small logs or round meatballs, about 2–3 inches long.
4. Choose your cooking method:
Pan-fry: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook koftas for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Grill: Place on skewers and grill over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake on a lined sheet for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with rice, pita bread, yogurt sauce, or salad.
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Make ahead: You can prep the mixture a day in advance and store it covered in the fridge.
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Freezing: Shape koftas and freeze them raw or cooked. Thaw in the fridge before cooking.
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Serve with: Garlic yogurt sauce, tahini dressing, hummus, or a cucumber-tomato salad.
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Spicy version: Add more chili flakes or ½ tsp cayenne for extra heat.
✨ We hope this chicken kofta recipe brings bold flavor and joy to your table.
Bon appétit -- and may every bite be as satisfying as it is delicious! 🧆💛
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