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Grilled Chicken Kofta

Grilled Chicken Kofta

Enjoy this flavorful Grilled Chicken Kofta recipe, featuring spices, garlic, and fresh herbs for a delicious twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 kofta patties
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • gas grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Tray
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 slice whole wheat bread or gluten free bread if needed
  • 1.5 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small onion grated (about ½ cup)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoon Aleppo pepper mild/sweet pepper flakes, more for later
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 egg raw
  • extra virgin olive oil drizzle (used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)

To Serve (optional)

  • hummus homemade
  • Mediterranean salad tomato and cucumber
  • pita bread homemade

Instructions
 

  • Toast the bread until golden brown. Place it in a small bowl and cover with water. Let it sit until tender then squeeze the bread to wring out all the water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread, ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, spices, salt, and pepper. Add the egg and olive oil. Mix thoroughly with clean hands.
  • Wet your hand with a little water and form the mixture into 8 oval patties, about 1 to 1 ½-inch thick. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes while the grill heats.
  • Grease the grill grates with oil and heat to medium-high. Cook the kofta for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked, using a spatula to turn them carefully.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with Aleppo pepper or your choice of sides like hummus, Mediterranean salad, and pita bread.

Notes

Aleppo pepper is a mild chili pepper with hints of sweetness similar to sundried tomatoes. Substitute with a mix of Ancho chile powder and red pepper flakes if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 2kofta pattiesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, grilled, Grilled Chicken Kofta, healthy, kofta, Mediterranean
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