Juicy Homemade Chicken Kofta Kebabs
Juicy Homemade Chicken Kofta Kebabs are a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine to your dining table.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grill or Oven
- Skewers
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Use fresh ground chicken for optimal results.
- 1 medium Onion Finely grated.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Ground.
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Ground.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
Skewers
- as needed Wooden or Metal Skewers Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if using.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on a clean surface.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with the finely grated onion.
- Add the minced garlic to the mixture and stir well.
- Sprinkle in the ground cumin and coriander, mixing thoroughly.
- Incorporate the finely chopped parsley into the mixture.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the olive oil and squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Using your hands, gently mix all the ingredients until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Form the chicken mixture into oblong shapes around your skewers.
- Carefully place the skewers on the hot grates and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the kebabs with your choice of sides or dips.
Notes
These kebabs can be grilled, baked, or pan-fried. They hold up well in the refrigerator and can be easily reheated.