Immerse yourself in this flavorful Chicken Kofta recipe. A traditional Persian dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
This Chicken Kofta recipe is a rich and savory recipe from the Mediterranean that you are going to fall in love with. It is packed with flavor and grilled to perfection. It makes a great main dish and is also scrumptious wrapped in pita bread like a gyro.
I love all foods from Middle Eastern cuisine, so when I make this chicken kofta recipe I serve it with all my favorites like my Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Jerusalem Salad.
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Recipe Ingredients
Fresh Parsley & Fresh Mint – These fresh herbs are a great blend to add a crisp and refreshing flavor.
Ground Chicken – The perfect consistency to combine all of the flavors and spices into the kofta patties.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Chicken Kofta
Step #1: Toast the bread until golden brown then place it in a bowl and cover it with water. Then squeeze the bread to wring out the water. This will cause the bread to fall apart into smaller pieces.
Step #2: Place the breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl and add in the ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, spices, a dash of salt and pepper, the egg, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Using clean hands, combine all the ingredients together in the bowl.
Step #3: Next, wet your hands and shape the chicken kofta mixture into 8 oval patties that are about 1 inch thick. The ground chicken mixture will be a little sticky. Place the patties onto a tray and refrigerate while the grill is heating up.
Step #4: Heat your gas grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Once hot, place the patties on the grill and grill each side for 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step #5: Remove from the grill and serve alongside your favorite Mediterranean sides and sauces and enjoy!
Expert Tip
Don’t forget to refrigerate your patties: Be sure to let the kofta patties sit in the fridge for a few minutes before grilling. This will help them keep their shape and hold better.
FAQs
Other traditional ingredients to serve with this Kofta would be Pita Bread, Hummus, Yogurt sauce, or even Tahini sauce.
Of course. Some I would recommend would be ground lamb, ground turkey, ground beef, or even ground pork.
If you’re wanting to add in more flavor into your koftas, I recommend adding in some ground cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, dill, or even additional garlic cloves.
Storage Information
You can store these chicken koftas in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
To reheat, you can either microwave or reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until everything has warmed through.
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Ingredients
- 1 slice sandwich bread
- 1.5 lbs. ground chicken
- 1/2 cup yellow onion - grated
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley - chopped
- 1.5 Tbsp fresh mint - chopped
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 1 egg
- olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown then place it in a bowl and cover it with water. Then squeeze the bread to wring out the water. This will cause the bread to fall apart into smaller pieces.
- Place the bread into a large mixing bowl and add in the ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, spices, a dash of salt and pepper, the egg, and a drizzle of olive oil. Using clean hands, combine all the ingredients together in the bowl.
- Next, wet your hands and shape the chicken mixture into 8 oval patties that are about 1 inch thick. The mixture will be a little sticky. Place the patties onto a tray and refrigerate while the grill is heating up.
- Heat your gas grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Once hot, place the patties on the grill and grill each side for 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the grill and serve alongside your favorite Mediterranean sides and sauces and enjoy!
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