Spiced Chicken Kofta Salad

By Casa de Suna

Published Feb 16

Chicken kofta are one of those dishes that look impressive but come together quickly.

We sear them first to get those golden edges, then finish them in the oven. Want to make it even easier? Skip the searing and roast them straight on a baking sheet for 16 to 20 minutes. Either way, they’re delicious.

How to Make It

Difficulty: Easy

Overall Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 45 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS
Chicken Kofta
  • 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
  • 2 green onions, trimmed, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp very finely chopped parsley
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for rolling
Chopped Salad
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp honey
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 Lebanese or mini cucumbers, diced
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, plus extra leaves to garnish
  • 2 tbsp chopped mint, plus extra leaves to garnish
  • Greek yogurt and lemon wedges, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. For the kofta, position rack in center of oven. Preheat to 425°F.
  2. Combine chicken with onions, parsley, garlic, salt, and spices in a medium bowl. Season with black pepper. Mix well until fully combined. Using oiled hands, working with roughly 2 tbsp of meat-mixture at a time, roll into 12 oblong koftas.
  3. Heat oil in a very large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add kofta (working in batches if needed). Cook, turning halfway through, until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a large, rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Immediately transfer kofta to the center of oven and roast until koftas are cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  5. For the salad, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and mint, tossing to fully coat. Season with black pepper.
  6. Transfer salad to a large platter then arrange kofta overtop. Sprinkle with parsley and mint leaves. Serve with yogurt and lemon wedges.

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