Chicken Kofta Recipe
You're going to love this Chicken Kofte (or Kofta) Recipe! It's super easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese, Levantine, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Diet: Low Lactose
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 333kcal
1 kitchen scale
1 measuring spoons
1 frying pan
1 mortar and pestle
1 microplane
- 1 ⅓ lbs ground chicken (600 grams)
- 1 medium onion (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 small egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (25 grams)
- 2 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, garlic, egg, olive oil, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Take small portions of the mixture and form 14-16 equally sized patties using the palm of your hands. Dampen your palm with water slightly to prevent the meatballs from sticking to your hand.
Pan Frying Method
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and add the shaped koftas to the pan.
Cook the koftas for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the koftas from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Baking Method
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken kofta patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Grilling Method
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Ensure that the grill is thoroughly hot and nicely greased to prevent the kafta patties from sticking.
Place the kofta patties on the grill grate and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
Make sure to keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Once cooked, remove the kofta patties from the grill and serve immediately.
Air Frying Method
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Place the prepared kofta patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between each patty.
Cook the kofta patties in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- You need to add a little olive oil to the mixture since chicken can be lean and tend to dry out.
- Dampen your palm with water slightly to prevent the meatballs from sticking to your hand.
- You can transform your chicken kofta into chicken kofta kebabs by threading the mixture onto skewers.
- If you have time, let your chicken kofta mixture rest for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally overnight for the flavors to meld.
- You can prepare the chicken kofta mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to cook.
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg