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Chicken Koftas with Cucumbers and Yogurt

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Koftas, Middle Eastern meatballs, are typically made with lamb; this version is lighter

I served this with some Tabbouleh.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
  • 1/2 white onion, diced small
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Coarse salt & ground pepper
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced large
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4" slices
  • 4 Pitas
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, for serving

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, and parsley; season with salt & pepper.
Using your hands, mix until well combined. Form mixture into 8 oval patties.
In a medium bowl, toss together cucumber and yogurt; season with salt & pepper.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Cook patties until browned on all sides and cooked through, 12 minutes.
Divide patties and tomatoes among pitas. Top with cucumber-yogurt sauce and mint. Fold to enclose and serve.

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