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grilled Chicken kofta with grill marks on them, served on a white plate with sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes and parsley.
5 from 8 ratings

20-Minute Chicken Kofta Kebab (Grilled or Pan-Fried)

Yield: 10 pieces
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Author: Amina Al-Saigh
Turn your ground chicken into these flavourful and moist chicken kofta! Easy to make and only needs 20 minutes - these chicken koftas can be grilled or pan fried, flavoured with onions, parsley, and other pantry ingredients. Let's walk through how to make them, step by step.
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Ingredients
 

  • 454 g ground chicken
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more per preference
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, panko or italian
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup

Instructions
 

  • Start by either finely chopping the 1 yellow onion and 1 cup parsley, or using a small food processor, chop to a fine consistency.
  • In a large bowl, add the 454 g ground chicken, the parsley and onion mixture, along with the 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
  • Shape the chicken into kofta shapes if desired, or shape into small circular patties, per preference. I usually use a patty shape if I am pan-frying and a log-like kofta shape if I am grilling them.
  • Place 1-2 tablespoons of oil either on a cast iron grill pan, or in a non-stick frying pan and place on medium heat. Pan fry or grill the koftas for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn a lightly golden brown. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes to ensure the inside is cooked through (break a piece to test it out).
  • Remove from the pan and serve with chopped vegetables like onions, parsley and tomato, in sandwiches or with a salad.

Notes

  • You can shape these chicken koftas either as log shaped koftas for grilling, or circular patties for sliders or burgers.
  • You can also bake these chicken koftas, but I prefer to pan fry in a bit of oil to add more fat and moisture.
  • Store in an air tight container and in the fridge for a few days, or freeze them to use for later. Read the post instructions for how to freeze.
Serving: 1piece, Calories: 136kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 362mg, Potassium: 334mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 570IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg
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