Grilled Mediterranean-Style Chicken Kofta (ground chicken skewers)
Ground chicken skewers with amazing Mediterranean flavors
Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 piece sandwich bread
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mince the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and mint. Tear the bread into very small, breadcrumb-sized pieces. Place everything in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the beaten egg, milk, and olive oil to the bowl. Stir everything well and let the bread soak up the liquid. Add the ground chicken.
- Add the salt, pepper, coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture. Use a spatula or clean hands to mix everything together.
- Divide the mixture into 6 portions and form each portion into a cylinder or sausage shape. Slide a skewer through the middle of each piece, lengthwise. Let the skewered kofta rest in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
- Heat the grill to 450ºF and oil the grill grates generously so the ground chicken doesn't stick.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill and do not move them for at least 4 minutes. Gently turn them after 4-5 minutes (they should lift or roll easily) and cook for 4-5 more minutes on the second side. Remove them from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
One serving is 1 1/2 pieces. Serve these with warm pita, hummus or tzatziki sauce, and Greek olives.
If desired, you can bake these at 375ºF for about 15 minutes or until they reach 165ºF instead of grilling them.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat them in the microwave for about one minute per piece. To keep the kofta moist when reheating, cover them gently with a damp paper towel.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 27gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 489mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1067IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg
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