Chicken Kafta

Traditional Lebanese Chicken Kafta us so quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Serve alongside rice, salad or in a pita with some garlic sauce!

Course: Main Course | Cuisine: lebanese | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | 4 servings 

By: Yumna Jawad | Source: Feel Good Foodie

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken

¼ cup parsley finely chopped

½ small yellow onion finely chopped

1 garlic clove pressed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the ground chicken, parsley, onions, garlic and spices all in a large bowl. Use your hands to combine until the mixture is well blended. It will feel a little sticky, but that’s fine.

2. Form the Kafta into an oblong shape about 1 inch in thickness. You can form them on a wooden skewer or without.

3. Grease the grates of a gas grill or indoor grill pan, and preheat it to medium high heat. When heated through, transfer the kafta to the grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked.

4. Serve hot off the grill with your choice of side.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Make Ahead: You can make the kafta or patties ahead of time and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to grill them, thaw in the fridge overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.

Nutritional Data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. 

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg