Chicken Kofta Meatballs
Deliciously spiced chicken kofta meatballs infused with aromatic herbs and warm spices, perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs to the mixture, then mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove meatballs and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce or with rice and salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, try grilling the kofta meatballs instead of frying them, and serve with a cooling yogurt sauce.