Chicken Kofta Kebabs
Chicken Kofta Kebabs are easily one of my favorite dinners. They're easy to make, super flavorful, and make for incredible leftovers. I serve them with some pita, hummus, tzatziki, and pickled onions for good measure – it’s perfection if you ask me.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time16 minutes mins
Total Time46 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings: 6 servings
For the Kefta
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground chicken white or dark meat
- ⅓ cup sliced scallions
- ⅓ cup chopped mint
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 12 small wooden skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes
For the Sumac Dressing
- 4 teaspoons ground sumac soaked in 4 teaspoons warm water for 15 minutes
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
To Serve
- Tzatziki
- Pita Bread
- Pickled Red Onions
- Hummus
- Charred Jalapeños
For the Kefta
Grate zucchini, combine with ½ teaspoon salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Mix together zucchini and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into 12 pieces, then with damp hands, shape around 12 soaked skewers.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high, brush the kebabs with a bit of oil, then grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
For the Dressing
In another smaller bowl, water with soaked sumac, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, garlic, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Whisk to combine and season with salt as needed.
Drizzle the dressing on top of the chicken and serve with all the accouterments.
- No skewers, no problem! Instead, shape the kofta mixture into patties and grill.
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg