Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs
These chicken koftas are tender and moist, with ground chicken seasoned by sweet onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, cumin, coriander, and black pepper. Breadcrumbs or cornmeal and egg help bind the mixture, while olive oil adds richness; broil, grill, or air-fry them for an easy summer meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Add onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño to a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped, about 10 one-second pulses. Transfer the mixture to a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- 3
Add the squeezed onion mixture, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, oil, egg, garlic powder, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper to a large bowl; mix gently until thoroughly incorporated.
- 4
With moistened, gloved hands, shape the chicken mixture into 12 (3x1-1/2-inch) cylinders and place them on a baking sheet. (If grilling, shape the mixture onto skewers.)
- 5
To Broil: Preheat the oven’s broiler and set a rack about 7 inches from the heat source. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with cooking spray. Arrange the koftas in a single layer about 2 inches apart and spray them with cooking spray. Broil, flipping the koftas halfway through the cooking time, until browned and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes.
- 6
To Grill: Preheat the grill to medium, 350 to 400 degrees F (175 to 200 degrees C). Place the skewers on oiled grates; grill, covered, flipping every 2 minutes, until charred and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Alternative Method: Heat a large oiled grill pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the koftas to the pan; grill, uncovered, flipping every 2 minutes, until charred and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
- 7
To Air-fry: Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C) for 2 minutes. Spray the koftas with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, add the koftas to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook, flipping after 4 minutes, until browned and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Recipe developed by Julia Levy
- Calories 292.79 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 31.8 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 18.17 g 7%
- Total Fat 10.56 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 129.57 mg High 43%
- Sodium 180.45 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.21 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 90.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 306.49 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 116.25 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 13.14 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 292.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Eggs. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs healthy?
- Herbed Chicken Kofta Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 292.79 calories and 31.8 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 180.45 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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