Chicken Kofta

🛒 Ingredients

• Ground chicken, lean 120 g · 192 kcal
• Onion, finely chopped 35 g · 14 kcal
• Garlic, minced 4 g · 6 kcal
• Fresh ginger, grated 4 g · 3 kcal
• Fresh cilantro, chopped 5 g · 1 kcal
• Green chili, minced 2 g · 1 kcal
• Egg, whisked (binder) 12 g · 18 kcal
• Cumin powder 1 g · 3 kcal
• Coriander powder 1 g · 3 kcal
• Turmeric powder 0 g · 1 kcal
• Garam Masala 0 g · 1 kcal
• Red chili powder 0 g · 1 kcal
• Olive oil (for cooking, absorbed) 5 g · 45 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and green chili. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with the chopped ingredients, whisked egg, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
3. Season the mixture generously with salt. Moisten your hands with water or oil, then shape the mixture into small, elongated cylinders or spherical meatballs.
4. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat, or preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) for baking.
5. Pan-fry the kofta in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, bake for 15-20 minutes until done.
6. Serve the chicken kofta hot with your preferred sauce, rice, or flatbread.