Description
These 30-minute Chicken Kofta Kebabs are a flavorful Mediterranean main dish featuring ground chicken mixed with aromatic spices and fresh parsley, baked to juicy perfection. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal, they pair beautifully with a refreshing lemon dill yogurt sauce and fresh salad, or served warm in a pita with extra herbs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup plain, unseasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). If you’re using wooden skewers, soak about 8 of them in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning during baking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with nonstick spray or parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, olive oil, coriander, allspice, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Koftas: Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Using the palms of your hands, roll each portion into a ball and then shape into an oval to form the kofta kebabs.
- Assemble with Skewers: Arrange the shaped koftas spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Insert a soaked wooden skewer horizontally through the bottom of each kofta to form kebabs.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Halfway through baking, carefully flip the kebabs to ensure even cooking and a lightly golden-brown exterior. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm alongside a fresh salad, lemon dill yogurt sauce, and warm pita bread. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers helps prevent them from burning in the oven.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked safely to 165°F internally.
- These kofta kebabs can be served with various sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or wrapped in pita with fresh veggies and sauces.
- You can substitute ground turkey if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
