Name: Juicy Baked Chicken Kofta Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Description

Looking for a healthy yet flavor-packed dinner idea? These Juicy Baked Chicken Kofta Meatballs bring together Middle Eastern spice with easy prep and oven-baked convenience. With ground chicken, fresh herbs, and warming spices like cumin and coriander, they’re juicy on the inside and golden on the outside. Pair with creamy yogurt dill sauce for a low-carb dinner, healthy snack, or Mediterranean appetizer. This easy recipe works for weeknights, meal prep, or even party platters—definitely one to keep in your rotation if you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, protein-packed meals, or food ideas that work for both adults and kids.

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

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon olive oil

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.

Notes

Don’t overmix the chicken mixture—gentle hands make juicier meatballs.

For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the mix.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Calories: 280
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: easy dinner, healthy snack, chicken kofta, meatball recipe, baked chicken