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Chicken kafta on a plate with rice and salad along with garlic sauce on the side
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Chicken Kafta

Traditional Lebanese Chicken Kafta is so quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Serve alongside rice, salad or in a pita with some garlic sauce!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Lebanese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 173kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
  • ½ small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the ground chicken, parsley, onions, garlic and spices all in a large bowl. Use your hands to combine until the mixture is well blended. It will feel a little sticky, but that's fine.
  • Form the Kafta into an oblong shape about 1 inch in thickness. You can form them on a wooden skewer or without.
  • Grease the grates of a gas grill or indoor grill pan, and preheat it to medium high heat. When heated through, transfer the kafta to the grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve hot off the grill with your choice of side.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Make Ahead: You can make the kafta or patties ahead of time and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to grill them, thaw in the fridge overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg