Chicken Kofta | Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Whole30

This recipe for Chicken Kofta (Chicken Kabobs) is generously spiced and then grilled to flavorful perfection. These kabobs are low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten free. They are also Whole30 compliant. They don’t require any special ingredients and they’re done in under 20 minutes! Try the recipe out today.

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What is Chicken Kofta?

“Kofta” refers to a dish that consists of minced meat that has been spiced and cooked. You will often see lamb kofta or beef kofta on menus. They sometimes take a different shape; depending on the cook, they may be meatballs or patties.

This dish is popular in the Middle East, the Balkans, Central Asia, and Northern Africa.

What Tools Do I Need?

To make this dish you will need the following:

• Cutting Board – for dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and chopping the parsley and mint.
• Sharp Knife
• Mixing Bowl – large enough to mix the chicken
• Skewers (optional) – for grilling the chicken. This is optional; the kofta patties can be cooked in the grill pan without the need for skewers.
• Indoor Grill Pan – for grilling the chicken.

How Many Carbs are in Chicken Kofta?

This chicken kofta is low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-fee. Each patty contains 4 net grams of carbohydrates.

What Ingredients Do I Need?

• Ground Chicken – you will find this in the same space that they sell other cuts of chicken in the supermarket.
• Yellow Onion – 1 small finely diced onion.
• Garlic – minced. You can also use garlic paste; refer to packaging for measurement conversions.
• Fresh Mint – if all you have is dried, the conversion is 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
• Fresh Parsley
• Kosher Salt
• Smoked Paprika
• Chili Powder
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Black Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Coriander
• Egg – for binding
• Avocado Oil (or preferred high-heat cooking oil)
• Lemon – juiced; for topping.

How to Make Chicken Kofta

• To a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken.
• Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped mint, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
• Season the mixture with salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, cinnamon, and coriander.
• Add the egg and use your hands to combine all of the ingredients until well mixed.

• Use your hands to form the kofta patties (refer to photo for shape/size). Form the patties around a skewers, if desired.

• Heat the cooking oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.

• Place the kofta patties in the pan and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165° F.
• Serve with lemon wedges or squeeze lemon juice over each patty.

Tips, Tricks, and Notes

• When using an indoor grill pan, skewers are optional.
• If using an outdoor charcoal grill, be sure to soak the skewers first to prevent burning.
• If you experience difficulty forming the patties or getting the meat to stick together, try doing some additional mixing with your hands to help with the binding.
• You can also form the patties, and allow the mixture to rest for 20-30 minutes to assist with the binding.
• Use gloves if handling raw chicken gives you the ick.
• If you want to taste the mixture to ensure that it’s seasoned to your liking, take a small portion and form a tiny patty or meatball. Cook the small portion and taste it before cooking the entire batch.

Alternate Cooking Methods

• This mixture can be formed into patties or meatballs of your desired shape and size.
• The patties/kabobs can be grilled, baked, pan fried, or even air friend.
• Please note: the cooking method in this post is the only one I’ve personally tested, so make adjustments using your best judgement and tools available.

Serving Suggestions/Sides

• Chicken Kofta Bowls
• Greek Salad
• Tzatziki Dipping Sauce
• Wraps

Try it out and let me know what you think! When you make it, be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram or Facebook!

Peace,

Adri

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Yield: 8 Servings

Chicken Kofta (Kabobs) | Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

This recipe for Chicken Kofta (Chicken Kabobs) is generously spiced and then grilled to flavorful perfection. These kabobs are low-carb keto-friendly and gluten free. They don’t require any special ingredients and they’re done in under 20 minutes! Try the recipe out today.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Chicken
• 1 Small Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Chopped Mint (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 Egg (medium)
• 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (or preferred high-heat cooking oil)
• 1 Lemon, juiced, to taste

Instructions

1. To a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped mint, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
3. Season the mixture with salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, cinnamon, and coriander.
4. Add the egg and use your hands to combine all of the ingredients until well mixed.
5. Use your hands to form the kofta patties (refer to photo for shape/size). Form the patties around a skewers, if desired.
6. Heat the cooking oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.
7. Place the kofta patties in the pan and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165° F.
8. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with fresh mint or parsley, as desired.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 177Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 294mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 19g