Description
Craving something bold, juicy, and irresistibly flavorful? These Juicy Baked Chicken Kofta Meatballs are your next go-to for quick dinners, healthy snacks, or vibrant meal prep. Made with ground chicken, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices, then baked to perfection and served with a refreshing yogurt dill sauce — it’s everything you love about Mediterranean flavors in one simple dish. Ideal for easy dinner ideas, high-protein meals, or even as a party appetizer, this easy recipe brings rich taste without the fuss.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken (preferably thigh meat)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Yogurt Dill Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Finely chop the onion, parsley, and dill. Mince the garlic. Optionally, pulse in a food processor for finer texture.
2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, herbs, onion, garlic, and all spices. Add breadcrumbs if mixture feels too wet.
3. Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
4. Shape the meat into golf ball-sized meatballs using damp hands or a scoop.
5. Place meatballs on a parchment-lined tray and brush with olive oil.
6. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
8. Serve meatballs hot, topped with the yogurt dill sauce and extra fresh dill.
Notes
For juicier results, use chicken thigh instead of breast.
Don’t skip chilling the mixture — it helps the meatballs hold shape.
Taste test a small cooked portion before baking the whole batch to adjust seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 105
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