CHICKEN KOFTAS WITH LIME COUSCOUS
This splendid yet easy meal pairs koftas (gently spiced meatballs) and couscous with fresh accents from herbs, limes and crunchy pine nuts. Using a food processor to blitz all the kofta ingredients provides enough friction to help the meat proteins bind and form a much nicer and compact kofta. A similar technique is traditionally employed in India, where ground meat is chopped until it becomes a paste. While the sweet and tart taste of dried cherries are nice here, cranberries are an excellent substitute, bringing a similar spot of brightness to this dish.
Provided by Nik Sharma
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the couscous: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the stock, lime juice, olive oil, red-pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and let sit for 10 minutes.
- As the couscous sits, prepare the koftas: Place the ground chicken, shallots, egg, parsley, serrano, garlic, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse paste.
- Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-low. Grease your hands with a little oil and divide and shape the ground chicken mixture into 12 balls. Fry them in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until golden brown on all sides and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the koftas to a tray or plate lined with paper towels.
- Uncover the couscous, fluff the mixture with a fork and break up any lumps. Transfer the couscous to a large mixing bowl. Fold in the lime zest, parsley, cherries and pine nuts, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in the koftas and serve immediately with the lime wedges.
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Ailsa
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were good, but the koftas were a bit dry.
Muhammad Sohail
[email protected]This recipe was way too spicy for me. I had to add a lot of yogurt to make it edible.
Sah Jan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my koftas fell apart when I cooked them. Not sure what went wrong.
Khalid Jan
[email protected]These chicken koftas were a bit dry for my taste, but the lime couscous was delicious.
Darreius Earl
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of koftas, but these were really good. The lime couscous was also a nice touch.
habdel ghanir
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken koftas are savory and flavorful, while the lime couscous is bright and refreshing. It's the perfect meal for a summer party.
Bart x Krustytheclown and More Numberblocks TV
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken koftas are so easy to make and they're always juicy and delicious.
Ricky Cupstid
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The koftas were moist and flavorful, and the lime couscous was a refreshing and delicious side dish.
Shantel Bowens
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the koftas and the couscous.
Malik shahnawaz Malik shahnawaz
[email protected]The lime couscous was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. It was also a nice change from the usual rice or pasta sides.
Funmi Benjamin
[email protected]The chicken koftas were so juicy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the lime zest and cumin.
Saffola Shahzad Saffola Shahzad
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Ryan Cottrell
[email protected]These chicken koftas were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the lime couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.