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Juicy Baked Chicken Kofta Meatballs

Juicy Baked Chicken Kofta Meatballs with Yogurt Dill Sauce

These Juicy Baked Chicken Kofta Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy option, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
Yogurt Dill Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a lined or greased baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  5. Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, dill, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Chill until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground chicken for turkey or beef, and add extras like feta or grated zucchini for variation.

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