Name: Chicken Kofta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more as needed; 1/2 cup grated red onion (from 1 large onion); 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or use more mint; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint or use more cilantro; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes increase or decrease to preference; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 large lemon 1/2 tsp zest & 1 tbsp juice; 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; pitas lightly charred or warmed; veggies veggies like tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad, plus green leaf lettuce

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil plus more as needed
1/2 cup grated red onion (from 1 large onion)
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or use more mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint or use more cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes increase or decrease to preference
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large lemon 1/2 tsp zest & 1 tbsp juice
1–1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
pitas lightly charred or warmed
veggies veggies like tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad, plus green leaf lettuce

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
Grate the onion into a large bowl. Add remaining kofta ingredients and mix thoroughly with hands, seasoning to taste.
With damp hands, divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each around a skewer, forming long koftas. Chill for 20 minutes or longer.
For stovetop cooking: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook koftas in batches for 5-6 minutes, turning until browned. For grilling: Preheat grill and cook koftas for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
Toast pitas lightly, spread yogurt sauce on one side, and fill with lettuce, koftas, and veggies. Drizzle with more sauce and serve.

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Notes

For even browning, ensure to turn the koftas while cooking.
Using fresh herbs enhances the flavor; adjust to your preference.

Author: Marry
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling, Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 365
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg