Juicy Baked Chicken Kofta Meatballs
Savory chicken kofta meatballs packed with herbs and spices, baked to golden perfection for a healthier, mess-free meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free options available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs roughly the size of golf balls.
- Spray the meatballs with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with rice, pita, or yogurt sauce.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for better flavor. Don’t overmix the meat; just combine until mixed. Adjust spices to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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