Chicken Kofta (Ground Chicken Meatballs)

• porcje: 4 servings
• czas aktywny: 5 minutes
• całkowity czas: 30 minutes

Składniki

1 lb ground chicken (preferably thighs but breast is fine)

1 egg

1/2 cup very finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (GF or regular)

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or grated parmesan cheese (finely chop if using shredded cheese)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves (minced or crushed - sub 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

3/4-1 tsp red chili powder (sub crushed chili flakes or cayenne)

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional)

1 - 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt (may vary depending on your cheese)

¼ cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)

2 tbsp mint leaves (finely chopped)

Wskazówki

If baking, preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place a baking rack on the parchment or aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Lightly grease the rack with baking spray. (If you don’t have a rack, lightly grease the parchment paper or aluminum.)

Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to combine, ensuring all the spices are mixed well. See Note 1 for taste testing.

Take about 2 tbsp of the mixture (I do this using a cookie scoop), and form into meatballs using slightly oiled hands.

To Bake: (See Note 2 for Air-fry and Pan-fry Options) Place onto the rack or directly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Bake for 25-26 minutes (no need to turn), until golden on top. To get them brown on top, transfer the oven rack close to the heat source for 1 minute.

Garnish with cilantro. Serve with mint raita or your favorite chutney. For a complete meal, serve with pasta, veggies, rice, or salad. The options are endless!

Notatki

NOTES

Note 1 – Taste test: To test a piece for taste, heat a small pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of neutral oil and place a piece of the chicken mixture on the pan to cook, turning over as needed, until golden. Taste and add salt and seasoning if you want a bit more kick or herbs if you want more brightness.

Note 2 – Alternate Cooking Methods:

To Air-fry: Preheat Air-fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Lightly coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange half the meatballs in the basket, spacing about 1/2″ apart. Cook at 370° for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.

Wartości Odżywcze

• Kalorie: 316 kcal
• Tłuszcz Całkowity: 20 g
• Tłuszcz Nasycony: 5 g
• Tłuszcz Nienasycony: 13 g
• Tłuszcz Trans: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 146 mg
• Sód: 936 mg
• Węglowodany Całkowite: 10 g
• Błonnik Pokarmowy: 1 g
• Cukry Całkowite: 2 g
• Białko: 25 g