Chicken kofta bowl (ready in 15 minutes!)

You can prepare this kofta chicken for meals and serve it with Israeli salad and artichoke hummus or add it to pita bread as a delicious sandwich and enjoy the flavor of Middle Eastern cuisine.

When I make this recipe, I usually always build a cereal bowl. Start with some cooked brown rice, cauliflower rice or farro. Throw in some green or spinach and other vegetables. Then, stack on the chicken, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and all the condiments. I added hummus, Baba Ganoush, feta and some businessman Joe’s Zhoug.

Want more Middle Eastern food? Don’t miss this healthy chicken shawarma or vegetarian recipe!

What is kofta?

Kofta, sometimes called Kefta, is a traditional Middle Eastern ground meat barbecue dish. Usually, ground lambs are seasoned with a lot of spices and then form logs and placed on skewers. Once cooked, it can traditionally be served with topped bread, pita bread, yogurt, garlic or tahini.

You need to assemble the chicken kofta bowl

This is something to build a bowl of chicken kofta.

• rice: With brown rice you can even cook ahead and store in the refrigerator. Cauliflower rice, farro, quinoa or white rice also works. Or skip the rice and place it on a bowl of vegetables.
• cucumber: They added a nice crunch to the bowl without adding calories. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
• tomato: Use your favorite tomato type. Cut some cherries or grape tomatoes, or chop lots of juicy vine content.
• Hummus: In these bowls, any type of hummus will be delicious. If you want it to have a little spice, try using red pepper hummus.
• Feta cheese: Crush some fat cheese reduction. You can also use blue cheese crumbs.
• Pickled red onions: These are sweeter than regular red onions and add some strong flavor.
• Extras: Add some olives, artichoke hearts or celery to add flavor. I like to put my own homemade Tzatziki on top to get some cream.

How to make chicken kofta

Here is a breakdown of how to make a Middle Eastern recipe!

Make the spices mixed:

The key to making this dish look like your favorite restaurant-style kofta kebab is the spice mix. Everyone has their own specific recipes, but we love cumin, cilantro, mint, spiced powder, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

notes: Regarding mint, make sure to use dry pricks. Mint has a stronger flavor and doesn’t work in the recipe. It is best to exclude fresh mints or just use mint.

Add spices to the ground meat:

Traditionally, cofta is made from ground lamb, ground beef, or a combination of both. This recipe uses ground chicken to lighten it, or you can use turkey. To make a kofta meat mixture, add the spices to the ground meat along with some fresh parsley and garlic.

Cooking chicken kofta:

To make things quick and easy, this recipe simply uses the Kofta spice mixture to season your bowl with cooked ground meat. However, if you prefer a more realistic presentation, you can also use the same mixture to make meatballs or traditional kebabs.

Recipe tips and ideas for custom chicken kofta

Please follow the tips and ideas below to make your chicken kofta bowl stand out, completely different each time.

• Protein exchange: Exchange protein and then make it with ground beef, Türkiye or ground lamb.
• Sweetness: To get some sweetness, slice some raisins, dates or dried cranberries into thin slices to add to the meat.
• shape: Make kofta ground chicken into meatballs or go the traditional route and make kebabs.
• Sauce: Rather than serving with hummus, serve it with a quick yogurt sauce. Simply mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh parsley or dill, mashed potatoes, salt and pepper.
• sandwich: Use the ground chicken mixture to layer the Middle Eastern Pita sandwich with arugula, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese.
• Lettuce wrap: Keep light and healthy by making lettuce wraps.
• lemon: Add fresh lemon juice or lemon zest.
• Add spices: Make it spicy by adding some Zhoug (the one I’m obsessed with Trader Joe’s or Harissa). You can also add more red pepper flakes or a little chili.

Ideas for side dishes

We like to keep classic works in the Middle East, such as:

• Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Dip): This eggplant dip is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine made with eggplant, lemon, garlic and sesame paste. Some pita chips are great on the side.
• Quinoa Tabbouleh and Lentils: Exchange the cereals with this Tabbouleh recipe for extra flavor. It comes with fresh vegetables, lemon juice and herbs, and it fills with fiber!
• Israeli salad: This fresh salad is a great way to add more vegetables to the bowl. You can skip cucumbers and tomatoes and add them to the top!
• Eggplant fries or zucchini fries: Add more vegetables without adding carbohydrates, making fries make fries from vegetables!
• Roasted Vegetables: Roast some zucchini, chili, mushrooms, red onions or whatever vegetables you like and add them to the bowl for extra fiber and color!
• Pitas: Heat some pita or loaf on the stove and bring with you a bowl to make it more delicious.

The best way to store and eat chicken

This is a very good food preparation recipe that can be made in advance. Here are some quick guides.

• Preparation for meals: Make ground chicken and then wrap it in a single container with rice. Pack the toppings separately to avoid moisture. The chicken stayed in good condition in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• refrigerator: If you want to freeze this meal, I recommend making the mixture into meatballs, which tend to freeze better. You can also make pies. They will last in the freezer for 3-4 months.
• Leftovers: Add the remaining chicken kofta to the bowl, wrap, sandwich, salad or anything else you like!