Homemade Chicken Kofta Skewers

Name: Homemade Chicken Kofta Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped; 4 pita breads; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 cup diced tomatoes

These juicy chicken kofta skewers are seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, making them a perfect crowd pleasing meal for any night of the week.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Middle Eastern· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about biting into a tender chicken skewer straight off the grill. These kofta are special because they are packed with garlic, parsley, and warm spices that make every bite taste incredible. It is a simple way to bring restaurant flavors right into your home kitchen.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. You can serve them in warm pita bread for a classic wrap, or put them over a big bowl of salad for a lighter meal. Just remember to soak your wooden skewers in water before grilling so they do not burn.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
4 pita breads
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomatoes

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
2
Divide the chicken mixture into small portions and shape them into long logs around your skewers.
3
Preheat your grill or a stovetop grill pan to medium heat.
4
Cook the skewers for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned.
5
While the chicken cooks, stir together the Greek yogurt and fresh mint in a small bowl to create the sauce.
6
Serve the warm chicken in pita bread topped with the cucumber, tomatoes, and a generous drizzle of the mint yogurt sauce.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For the best flavor, let your ground chicken mixture sit in the fridge for thirty minutes before shaping so the spices have time to meld.

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