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char-grilled chicken kafta over a pita bread
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Chicken Kafta

Chicken Kafta is a super easy Middle Eastern dish. The kofta or patties are full of flavors with a moist and tender texture. Serve alongside with rice, tabbouleh, or fattoush. Enjoy!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken kabobs, chicken kofta, chicken patties, chiken kafta
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lama
Cost: $22

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs chicken breast or tenders
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 onions
  • 1 whole pepper any color
  • ½ bunch parsley
  • ½ teaspoon 7 spices
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • pinch citric acid optional
  • red pepper flakes for a spicy taste, optional

Instructions

  • Cut chicken in big chunks. Grind them in the food processor.
  • Cut your veggies in medium size to make them easier to grind in a food processor.
  • Add onions, parsley, and peppers.  Mix well and pause in between and scrape down edges.
  • Add ground chicken to a bowl and add in all the spices. Mix well!
  • You can test try a small amount in a pre-oil pan on the stovetop. See how you like the taste to add more salt if needed. 
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Add a little water or cooking oil to your hands and mold your mix into round patties or place on a skewer to make into kabobs.
  • Bake for 40 minutes flipping halfway through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Chicken kafta can be a bit sticky. So, set a small bowl of cold water or oil. Wet your hands before you form the kafta. Then, they will not stick to your hands.
Is the chicken kafta mixture too lean? Add a few breadcrumbs to make it a bit firmer. You do not want the patties to fall apart especially if you are forming them using a skewer.
When preparing the ingredients, choose fresh parsley. It will bring out the Kafta flavors. It also adds a great color to your patties.
Don't overcook kafta, so keep an eye on the cooking time. You do not want chicken kafta to dry. Also, while cooking, gently flip chicken kafta patties halfway through cooking to keep their good shape and to cook them evenly on both sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg