Mediterranean Juicy Chicken Kofta Kebab
Minced chicken mixed with fragrant herbs, spices, and onion, shaped into skewers and grilled or baked until golden and juicy. Perfect as a main dish, served with rice, flatbreads, or a fresh salad.
🕒 Time & Servings
Serves: 4 (makes 8 kebabs)
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15–20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
🧺 Ingredients
500 g ground chicken (preferably thigh meat for juiciness)
1 small onion, grated or finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, adds warmth)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes if grilling
Optional Serving
Warm pita bread or flatbreads
Greek yogurt or tzatziki
Fresh salad (tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, lemon)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Kofta Mixture
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently but thoroughly until well combined.
Chill for 10–15 minutes (helps hold shape).
2️⃣ Shape Kebabs
Divide mixture into 8 equal portions.
Form each portion around a skewer into a long oval shape (~1 inch thick).
Brush lightly with olive oil.
3️⃣ Cook Kebabs
Grill Method:
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
Cook 6–8 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
Place kebabs on a lined baking tray.
Bake 15–20 minutes, turning halfway.
4️⃣ Serve
Serve hot with pita bread, tzatziki, and fresh salad.
Optional: drizzle with lemon juice for extra freshness.
👶 Kid-Friendly Tips
Keep spices mild; skip cinnamon if desired
Serve with yogurt for creamy, kid-friendly dip
Cut kebabs into small pieces for little hands
🥗 Nutritional Info
Calories: ~160 kcal
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbs: 1–2 g
Mediterranean Upgrade
Mix in finely chopped spinach or zucchini for extra veggies
Serve over lemon quinoa or couscous for a full Mediterranean meal
Sprinkle with sumac or za’atar for authentic flavor