Chicken Kofta Patties

Looking for a delightful dinner idea that's bursting with flavor yet simple to make? Try these Chicken Kofta Patties, accompanied by a refreshing cucumber sauce. Perfect for serving with yellow rice, or creating scrumptious sandwiches and wraps.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Kofta Patties:
🐔 2 pounds ground chicken
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper
🧅 1 medium-sized onion
🧄 4 cloves garlic
🌿 A handful of cilantro
🌱 A handful of parsley
🌿 1 teaspoon coriander
🧂 1 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🟡 1 teaspoon turmeric
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt
🛢️ 1 cup oil (for pan frying)

For the Cucumber Sauce:
🍶 1 cup sour cream
🧄 1 clove garlic
🥒 2 Persian cucumbers
🌿 1 teaspoon dried mint
🍋 Juice of half a lemon
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Vegetable Mixture:

In a food processor, add the red bell pepper, onion, garlic cloves, cilantro, and parsley. Pulse until finely chopped.
Strain the mixture to remove excess liquid and set aside.

2- Make the Kofta Mixture:

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with the strained vegetable mixture.
Season with coriander, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

3- Form and Cook the Patties:

Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Shape the chicken mixture into patties of desired size.
Fry the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no pink remains inside.

4- Prepare the Cucumber Sauce:

In a blender, combine sour cream, garlic, Persian cucumbers, dried mint, lemon juice, and salt.
Blend until smooth and well combined.

5- Serve:

Plate the cooked chicken kofta patties with yellow rice, red onions, tomatoes.
Drizzle with the prepared cucumber sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: Serves 4-6
Calories: Approx. 350
Protein: 25g
Fats: 20g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Equipment Needed: Food processor, non-stick skillet, blender