HERBY CHICKEN KOFTA MEATBALLS
This big batch of meatballs is inspired by kofta, the flavor-packed ground meat patties popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Stash them in your freezer so you always have the building blocks of a great meal. Try them simmered in tomato sauce, served over grains or greens, or packed into pita sandwiches with cucumbers, red onion, mint, and a tangy yogurt sauce.
Provided by David Tamarkin
Categories #cook90 Chicken Meatball Dinner Cumin Coriander Parsley Mint Garlic Poultry
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Pulse yellow onions and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chopped onion and garlic, season with 1/2 tsp. salt, and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, and red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Scrape into a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- Wipe out food processor and add parsley and mint. Pulse until finely chopped, then transfer to bowl with onion mixture. Add chicken and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt to bowl with onion mixture. Mix with your hands to combine, but do not overwork. Divide into 16 equal portions (about 1/3 cup per kofta). Shape into 3 1/2x2" "footballs" with tapered ends.
- Arrange patties on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°F, about 8 minutes per side.
- Do Ahead
- Kofta can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 6 months.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Oby no
[email protected]These meatballs were a little dry, but still tasty. I think I would add more moisture next time.
Monisha Mukta
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Maksim Vlasenka
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and very flavorful. I served them with tzatziki sauce and they were a hit.
Gawii Mentol
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great addition to any meal.
Malik Nicole
[email protected]These meatballs were a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
PRINCE RANKIN254
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Joseph Olutusin
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still delicious.
Ihsan ur Rehman
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Leaviah Jones
[email protected]These chicken kofta meatballs were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the meatballs were so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.