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How to make succulent Irresistible Chicken Kofta with its signature creamy garlic yogurt sauce that’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner everyone will love.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Kofta:
1 ½ pounds ground chicken (93% lean, not 80%)
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
½ small yellow onion, finely grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Cooking & Garnish:
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh mint leaves, chopped

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Instructions

Make Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside. This creamy garlic yogurt sauce is the perfect accompaniment for your Chicken Kofta.
Mix Kofta: In a large bowl, gently combine ground chicken, panko, egg, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Avoid overmixing to keep the Chicken Kofta tender.
Form Kofta: Lightly moisten your hands and shape the mixture into 12-16 oval or log-shaped pieces. Ensure they are uniform in size for even cooking. This technique helps prevent crumbly kofta disasters.
Cook Kofta: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shaped kofta and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until beautifully browned and cooked through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Arrange Dish: Transfer the golden-brown kofta to a serving platter. The rich aromas will fill your kitchen, promising a delicious meal. This step prepares for the final presentation of your Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce.
Serve Warm: Drizzle the creamy garlic yogurt sauce generously over the kofta. Garnish with fresh chopped mint leaves. Serve your irresistible Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce immediately for the best flavor.

Notes

Use 93% lean ground chicken and avoid overmixing the kofta for tender, juicy results, preventing crumbly or tough texture.

Store cooked kofta and sauce separately in airtight containers; kofta lasts 3-4 days, sauce 2-3 days refrigerated.

Ground beef or lamb can substitute chicken, offering a richer flavor profile, but cooking times may vary slightly.

Prepare kofta mixture a day ahead, sauce up to 2-3 days ahead; store separately and cook kofta just before serving.

Serve kofta warm, generously drizzled with creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and garnished with fresh mint or parsley for best flavor.

**Allergy Information:** Dairy, Eggs, Gluten