Garlic-Herb Chicken Kofta

Name: Garlic-Herb Chicken Kofta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.25 pound ground chicken; 0.5 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 0.25 cup fresh mint (finely chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 cup couscous; 1.5 cup water or chicken broth (boiling); 1 cucumber (large, diced); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Succulent ground chicken skewers seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, served with fluffy couscous and a vibrant cucumber tomato salad.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.13/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.25 pound ground chicken
0.5 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
0.25 cup fresh mint (finely chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 cup couscous
1.5 cup water or chicken broth (boiling)
1 cucumber (large, diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, mint, 2 cloves minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form into 12 small torpedo-shaped kofta.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add kofta and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning until evenly browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
While kofta cooks, prepare the couscous. Place dry couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water or chicken broth over the couscous. Cover tightly and let stand for 5-7 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
For the salad, combine diced cucumber, diced Roma tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion in a medium bowl. Dress with lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serve kofta immediately with couscous and cucumber tomato salad.

Notes

Serve with a side of plain Greek yogurt or a simple tzatziki for dipping, if desired. Adjust spice levels to your preference.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 42.1 g
Carbohydrates: 40.7 g
Fat: 16.5 g
Fiber: 4.8 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg