Easy Chicken Kofta Recipe

4.56 from 9 votes

Easy Chicken Kofta Recipe

Make easy chicken kofta in the air fryer with nine ingredients and forty minutes for a high-protein meal you can enjoy throughout the week!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: middle eastern

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Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 fresh mint leaves
1 small bunch flat leaf Italian parsley
2 small shallots
2 garlic cloves
1 large egg
¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons shawarma spice See notes below
1 teaspoon salt See notes

Instructions

Add the chicken breast to the bowl of a food processor. Grind until the chicken is minced.
1 pound boneless
Add the fresh mint, parsley, shallots, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, shawarma spice, and salt. Pulse again until the ingredients are well combined.
1 fresh mint leaves, 1 small bunch flat leaf Italian parsley, 2 small shallots, 2 garlic cloves, 1 large egg, ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs, 2 Tablespoons shawarma spice, 1 teaspoon salt
Using a small ice cream scoop, shape the meat mixture into small balls (approximately two tablespoons each).
Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and grease the basket with cooking oil spray or a small amount of olive oil.
Arrange the chicken kofta balls in an even layer in the air fryer, leaving space between each piece. Air fry for 13-15 minutes or until the chicken kofta is fully cooked and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Video

Notes

Note: Feel free to use store-bought shawarma spice, or make your own homemade shawarma spice blend using 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 Tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ Tablespoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon allspice, ¼ teaspoon cloves, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).

Note: Use less salt if your shawarma spice has salt included.

Oven Option: Combine the ingredients as normal. Then, arrange the kofta on a greased baking sheet, and bake the kofta at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes or until it is cooked all the way through, flipping it over halfway.

To Freeze: Transfer cooked or raw chicken kofta balls to an airtight container or sealable bag, and freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and cook as normal. Or, warm them in the air fryer at 350 degrees just until heated through.

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