Step 1: Prep the Mixture Start by combining the chopped onion, parsley, and garlic in a food processor or chop them finely by hand. This step really brings out the flavors in your creamy garlic yogurt chicken kofta. In a large bowl, mix everything together: the processed onion mixture, breadcrumbs, ground chicken, coriander, cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper. Make sure it’s all blended well but don’t overdo it keep it light for tender results.

Step 2: Shape and Bake Form the mixture into elongated patties and wrap them around your skewers if you’re using them, then place them on the prepared baking sheet. Pop them in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until they hit an internal temperature of 165°F. While they cook, mix up the sauce in a small bowl with the yogurt, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper it’s that simple!

Step 3: Serve and Store Let the kebabs cool for 5 minutes before drizzling on the sauce and serving with rice and salad. For leftovers, keep them refrigerated for up to two days. This creamy garlic yogurt chicken kofta recipe comes together in just 30 minutes total, with 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking, so it’s perfect for weeknights.