Chicken kofta with tzatziki and lemon dill rice✨

Name: Chicken kofta with tzatziki and lemon dill rice✨
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Asian, Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Chicken (96% lean, not breast only); ½ Cup Yellow Onion, finely chopped; ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp Mint, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg; 1 tbsp coriander; 1+½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 pinch cloves; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil; ½ a Large Cucumber, grated; 2 Cups 2% Greek Yogurt; 1 clove garlic, grated or minced; 1 lemon, juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp kosher salt (or to taste); 2 cups chicken stock; ½ tsp salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup long-grain rice; 1 Medium Lemon, zest (~1 Tbsp); 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 Tbsp butter; ½ a Cucumber, sliced; ¼ of a Yellow Onion, sliced; 1 tomato, sliced

5 steps

The chicken kofta are made with tons of delicious herbs and spices, and go so well with the tzatziki, lemon dill rice, and fresh veggies

Updated at: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:18:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per recipe

Calories2540.8 kcal (127%)

Total Fat109.8 g (157%)

Carbs220.8 g (85%)

Sugars41 g (46%)

Protein168.6 g (337%)

Sodium4732.5 mg (237%)

Fiber9.8 g (35%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Tzatziki: Mix together ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside in the fridge. For the Tzatziki: • 1/2 a Large Cucumber, grated • 2 Cups 2% Greek Yogurt • 1 Clove Garlic, grated or minced • 1 Lemon, juice • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt •

Step 2

Make Lemon Rice: To make the lemon dill rice, add the chicken stock, salt, and garlic to a small pot and bring to a boil; stir in the rice and then turn the heat down to low and cover and simmer for 20 mins (or until all liquid is absorbed); turn off the heat and stir in the lemon zest, dill, and butter

Step 3

Combine Kofta Ingredients: For the chicken kofta, combine the ground chicken, onion, parsley, mint, garlic, egg, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, cloves, salt, and pepper in a large bowl

Step 4

Cook Chicken: Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil; place dollops of the chicken mixture (~1 heaping Tbsp each) onto the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned; flip over and flatten slightly with the spatula, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until internal temp reaches 165F; repeat until all chicken is cooked

Step 5

Serve Dish: Serve chicken kofta with lemon dill rice, tzatziki, and sliced veggies and enjoy!