Chicken Kofta (Ground Chicken Meatballs)

Name: Chicken Kofta (Ground Chicken Meatballs)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken (preferably thighs but breast is fine); 1 egg; 1/2 cup very finely chopped red onion; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (GF or regular); 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or grated parmesan cheese (finely chop if using shredded cheese); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (minced or crushed - sub 1/2 tsp garlic powder); 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 3/4-1 tsp red chili powder (sub crushed chili flakes or cayenne); 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional); 1 - 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt (may vary depending on your cheese); ¼ cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped, plus more for garnish); 2 tbsp mint leaves (finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

A quick and easy Chicken Kofta (or Ground Chicken Meatballs) recipe packed with spices and aromatics for fresh, fusion flavor. This recipe includes pan-frying, baking, and air-frying instructions.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:10:25 GMT