Chicken Kofta Recipe

I made this Mediterranean Chicken kofta with ground chicken, parsley, onion, and garlic. I also perfectly seasoned it with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. 

Chicken kofta is my go-to recipe when I want something comforting and delicious.

Chicken Kofta

I’ve learned a few tricks that ensure my kofta turns out juicy and delicious:

First, I like to add some butter to the ground chicken, which keeps the kofta moist.

Second, adding the soaked bread is so important; it absorbs all the juices while cooking.

I also prefer to cook the kofta on medium heat to ensure they are fully cooked from inside and outside.

Check out some of my Kofta recipes, such as Kofta Kebab and Rice Kofta. Both are super delicious as well.

What's in this chicken kofta?

• Ground chicken, eggs and bread crumbs.
• Herbs: fresh mint and parsley.
• Seasonings: ground pepper, salt, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes.
• Onion and garlic: This recipe calls for minced garlic and grated onion.
• Olive oil: to make everything come together.
• Tomato sauce: I use it to give the kofta a lovely colour and taste. (optional)

How To Make Chicken Kofta

1. In a mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, butter, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon of paprika, onion, garlic, mint, bread crumbs, egg and olive oil.
2. Using your hand, mix well until combined.
3. Wet your hand with water, then form the chicken mixture into balls.
4. Arrange the kofta balls on a plate, then brush them with a mixture of tomato sauce and ½ teaspoon of paprika.
5. Spray the grill with oil and heat to medium.
6. Place the kofta balls on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
7. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips

• Brushing the kofta with the mixture of tomato sauce and paprika is optional. However, I suggest doing it because it gives the chicken an excellent dark red colour and a pleasant taste as well.
• When you form the chicken mixture into balls, it is important to wet your hands with a little bit of water because the mixture is sticky and it will be so messy if you didn't wet your hand. So don't skip that.
• You can use skewers in forming your kofta.
• Don't forget to grease the grill with oil; you don't want the kofta to stick to the grill.

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More Mediterranean Recipes

• Kofta kebab recipe
• Homemade crispy falafel
• Mediterranean eggplant salad

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