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Grilled Chicken Kofta

Grilled Chicken Kofta

Enjoy this flavorful Grilled Chicken Kofta recipe, packed with spices and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 kofta patties
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl

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 grated onion)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1.5 teaspoon Aleppo pepper mild/sweet pepper flakes, more for later
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 each egg raw
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 hints of sweetness. If you must substitute, use a combination of Ancho chile powder and red pepper flakes, though it won't be exactly the same.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pattiesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
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