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Chicken Kofta with Yogurt Sauce

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Dinner, Main Course – Middle Eastern
By Adapted from Eating Well – Serves: 2-4
Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cooking Time: 11 Minutes – Total Time: ~30 Minutes

The spices in the Chicken Kofta are what make this little meatball so fragrant and flavorful. The onions add a juicy moistness to the chicken. The fresh chopped mint and cilantro bring their herby freshness. Served with a citrusy, herby yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

  • Chicken Kofta
  • 1 lb. Ground Chicken
  • 1/2 Medium Onion, grated
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh Mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Grapeseed Oil (or other vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Aleppo Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
  • Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Plain Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp. Grated Orange Zest
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Orange Juice

Instructions

Chicken Kofta

1

Combine all ingredients for the Kofta in a large bowl and mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2

Position oven rack to the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to broil.

3

Form about three tablespoons of the chicken mixture into an oval shape and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat until chicken mixture is formed into ovals.

4

Broil for 4-6 minutes and flip Kofta over and broil another 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Yogurt Sauce

5

Combine all ingredients for Yogurt Sauce in a medium bowl and stir well to combine.

To Serve

6

If desired, make a small salad with tender baby greens and tomatoes. Dress with a light drizzle of olive oil, light vinegar, salt and pepper.

7

If desired, serve Kofta on a flat bread or pita with salad and yogurt sauce.