Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Kofta Kebab Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs, minced
• 0.5 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.5 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.5 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (Source specifies 1–2 jalapeños; quantity represents the lower end.)
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 tbsp garlic paste
• salt (To taste.)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• oil (For heating the skillet and lightly oiling hands; amount not specified.)
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (Optional; use 2–3 tablespoons if the meat mixture feels too wet.)
• rice (For serving; amount not specified.)
• garlic sauce (For serving; amount not specified.)
• grilled vegetables (Vegetables of choice, for serving; amount not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño. Squeeze or press the chopped onion and bell peppers to remove excess moisture before adding them to the meat mixture.

2. 2

   Place the minced chicken thighs in a large bowl. Add the squeezed onion and bell peppers, jalapeño, fresh coriander, garlic paste, and tomato paste.

3. 3

   Season with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until the vegetables, seasonings, and chicken are evenly combined.

4. 4

   If the mixture feels too wet, mix in 2–3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs to absorb excess moisture and improve the consistency.

5. 5

   Lightly oil your hands to help prevent sticking, then shape the chicken mixture into round kebabs.

6. 6

   Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat.

7. 7

   Place the round kebabs in the heated skillet and fry for 4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

8. 8

   Serve the kofta kebabs warm with rice, garlic sauce, and grilled vegetables of your choice.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from the onion and bell peppers before mixing so the patties do not become soggy. Lightly oil your hands before shaping the kebabs. The source does not specify the quantity of frying oil, serving amounts, or a final internal temperature; cook until fully cooked as stated.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Mediterranean
• chicken
• kebab
• pan-fried
• high-protein
• meal bowl