Chicken Kofta Kebabs
A very easy and delicious recipe that comes together in no time, hence it easily qualifies as a scrumptious 'Dawat' delight. Chicken mince tossed in some exquisite spices including allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cumin, crushed coriander seeds, paprika, sumac, and cayenne pepper. Some shallots, minced garlic and Panko breadcrumbs add just another perfect layer of flavor and texture. That gorgeous sear attained when these kebabs are shallow fried is everything, creating a most beautiful golden, crispy outer layer, yet maintaining a moist, juicy bite on the inside. A perfect creation to satisfy your kofta kebab cravings (and to whip up for last minute guests)!
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chicken mince *ground chicken
- 2 tsp coriander seeds *crushed
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp allspice powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Sumac
- ½ tsp parsley flakes
- ¼ tsp nutmeg powder
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 shallot *minced
- 1 small yellow onion *minced
- 5 cloves garlic *minced
- ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Canola oil *or as needed for shallow frying
Instructions
- Rinse ground chicken meat and strain well (leave in sieve with large bowl underneath to remove all excess water).
- In a small processor, add shallot, onion, garlic cloves and coriander seeds and pulse to form a chunky paste. I quarter the shallot and onion before adding to processor.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chicken mince, shallot/onion/garlic cloves/coriander seeds paste, spices (cumin, allspice, cayenne, cardamom powder, paprika, Sumac, parsley flakes, nutmeg, Kosher salt, black pepper and Panko breadcrumbs. Gently mix all ingredients to incorporate.
- Grease hands with oil and form kebabs to desired shape, thickness and size. Heat Canola oil in large skillet on high heat. Once oil is hot, turn heat to medium high and shallow fry kebabs for at least 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Now turn heat to medium low, cover skillet and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Placed fried kebabs on a paper towel lined sheet pan to remove excess oil.
- Moist, scrumptious and delicious Chicken Kofta Kebabs are now ready to serve. Dipped in a side of fresh coriander + mint Raita (yogurt sauce), these kebabs are a perfect little treat to snack on, serve to your guests or make and freeze for last minute hunger pangs. Enjoy! Nosh Farma'aiye.