Recipes Chicken Koftas 4.5 (8) 8 Reviews 1 Photo These chicken koftas will turn out tender and moist no matter which way you choose to cook them—broiled, grilled, or air-fried. Beautifully seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, they’re perfect for summer eating. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on July 26, 2024 Tested by Amanda Stanfield Tested by Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 3 koftas Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed and coarsely chopped 1 pound lean ground chicken (8% fat) 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs or cornmeal 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large egg 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cooking spray Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño to a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped, about 10 (1-second) pulses. Transfer mixture to a kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add squeezed onion mixture, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, oil, egg, garlic powder, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper to a large bowl; mix gently until thoroughly incorporated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios With moistened gloved hands, shape chicken mixture into 12 (3x1-1/2-inch) cylinders and place on a baking sheet. (If grilling, shape mixture onto skewers). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To Broil: Preheat the oven’s broiler and set a rack about 7 inches from the heat source. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with cooking spray. Arrange koftas in a single layer about 2 inches apart, and spray with cooking spray. Broil, flipping koftas halfway through cook time, until browned and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To Grill: Preheat grill to medium, 350 to 400 degrees F (175 to 200 degrees C). Place skewers on oiled grates; grill, covered, flipping every 2 minutes, until charred and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Alternative Method: Heat a large oiled grill pan over medium-high, about 2 minutes. Add koftas to pan; grill, uncovered, flipping every 2 minutes, until charred and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To Air-fry: Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C) for 2 minutes. Spray koftas with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, add koftas to air fryer basket in a single layer, and cook, flipping after 4 minutes, until browned and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 353 Calories 21g Fat 13g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 353 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 168mg 56% Sodium 555mg 24% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 3g Protein 30g 60% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 66mg 5% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 963mg 20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.