CookPal AI
Chicken Koftas

Chicken Koftas

Cost $12, save $18

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables and Herbs

    • 🧅 1 cup chopped sweet onion
    • 1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
    • 1/2 cup mint leaves
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger

  • Meat

    • 1 pound ground chicken

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs or cornmeal
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 🧂 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Liquids and Oil

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Other

    • 🥚 1 large egg

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Add onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño to a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped, about 10 (1-second) pulses. Transfer mixture to a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

3

Add squeezed onion mixture, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, oil, egg, garlic powder, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper to a large bowl; mix gently until thoroughly incorporated.

4

With moistened gloved hands, shape chicken mixture into 12 (3x1.5-inch) cylinders and place them on a baking sheet. If grilling, shape mixture onto skewers.

5

To Broil: Broil in an oven preheated to high heat, flipping halfway through until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), approximately 8 minutes.

6

To Grill: Grill on medium heat for about 8 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes until charred and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, use a grill pan.

7

To Air-fry: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Spray koftas with cooking spray and cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

353

Calories

  • 30
    Protein
  • 13
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, serve with fresh yogurt sauce or tahini dressing.Ground turkey can substitute chicken for a slightly different flavor.Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.For meal prep, shape koftas ahead of time and store them in the fridge before cooking.