Grilled Chicken Kofta
Enjoy this flavorful Grilled Chicken Kofta recipe featuring garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of Aleppo pepper.
Equipment
- grill
- Mixing Bowl
- tray or plate
Ingredients
- 1 small piece sliced sandwich bread whole wheat or gluten free if needed
- 1.5 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion grated (about ½ cup)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1.5 teaspoon Aleppo pepper more for later
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 egg raw
- extra virgin olive oil drizzle, use Greek EVOO
To serve (optional)
- Homemade hummus optional
- Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad optional
- Pita Bread optional
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 (it should fall apart into smaller pieces).
- Place the bread in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground chicken, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, mint, spices and a dash of salt and pepper. Add the egg and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Using clean hands, mix the chicken mixture until everything is well combined.
- Wet your hand with a tiny bit of water and begin to form the chicken mixture into 8 oval patties that are about 1 to 1 ½-inch in thickness. Arrange the kofta patties on a tray or large plate and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes while the grill is heating.
- Grease the grates of a gas grill or an indoor griddle with a little bit of oil and heat to medium-high. Place the kofta on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked through (use spatula to carefully turn the kofta over halfway through cooking).
- Serve immediately, garnished with another sprinkle of Aleppo pepper or chili pepper flakes and your choice of sides.
Notes
Aleppo pepper is a fairly mild chili pepper with a hint of sweetness. For a substitute, you may use a combination of Ancho chile powder and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattyCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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