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Ingredients
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1 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
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1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
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1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
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4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
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2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger
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1 jalapeño chile, stemmed and coarsely chopped
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1 pound lean ground chicken (8% fat)
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1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs or cornmeal
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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cooking spray
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Add onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño to a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped, about 10 (1-second) pulses. Transfer mixture to a kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
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Add squeezed onion mixture, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, oil, egg, garlic powder, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper to a large bowl; mix gently until thoroughly incorporated.
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With moistened gloved hands, shape chicken mixture into 12 (3x1-1/2-inch) cylinders and place on a baking sheet. (If grilling, shape mixture onto skewers).
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To Broil: Preheat the oven’s broiler and set a rack about 7 inches from the heat source. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with cooking spray. Arrange koftas in a single layer about 2 inches apart, and spray with cooking spray. Broil, flipping koftas halfway through cook time, until browned and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes.
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To Grill: Preheat grill to medium, 350 to 400 degrees F (175 to 200 degrees C). Place skewers on oiled grates; grill, covered, flipping every 2 minutes, until charred and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Alternative Method: Heat a large oiled grill pan over medium-high, about 2 minutes. Add koftas to pan; grill, uncovered, flipping every 2 minutes, until charred and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
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To Air-fry: Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C) for 2 minutes. Spray koftas with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, add koftas to air fryer basket in a single layer, and cook, flipping after 4 minutes, until browned and a thermometer inserted into center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
353 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 353 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 168mg | 56% |
Sodium 555mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Calcium 66mg | 5% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 963mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.