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Chicken Kafta Kebab with Garlic Tahini Sauce and Cucumber Tomato Salad
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Chicken Kafta Kebab with Garlic Tahini Sauce and Cucumber Tomato Salad

45 minServes 5Nutri-Score C€€
from @iramsfoodstory100 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

5 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (minced in a food processor)Meat900 g
  • salt (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • onion powder (1 tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • garlic powder (1 tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • red chili flakes (1 tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • ground cumin (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • allspice (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • baking soda (1 tsp)Pantry1 piece
  • onion (large, finely chopped, excess water squeezed out)Produce1 piece
  • fresh parsley (2 tbsp, chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce6 pieces
  • oil (for shallow-frying)Pantry60 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry120 ml
  • sour creamDairy120 ml
  • tahini paste (1 tsp)Pantry1 piece
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic powder (1 tbsp, for the sauce)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (1 tsp, for the sauce)Spices1 piece
  • salt (to taste, for the sauce)Spices1 piece
  • fresh parsley (1 tsp, chopped, for the sauce)Produce1 piece
  • olive oil (2 tbsp, for the sauce)Pantry2 pieces
  • cucumber (diced)Produce1 piece
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce10 pieces
  • salt (to taste, for the salad)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (to taste, for the salad)Spices1 piece
  • lemon juice (2 tbsp, for the salad)Produce2 pieces
  • olive oil (1 tbsp, for the salad)Pantry1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

586kcal

Carbs
12 g
Proteins
40 g
Fat
42 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Mince the chicken

    • Process the chicken thighs in a food processor until minced.
    • Pat the minced chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
    Step 1

  2. Make the kafta mixture

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the minced chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, spices and baking soda.
    • Mix by hand for 3 to 4 minutes until everything is well combined.
    Step 2

  3. Shape the kebabs

    • Grease your hands with oil and shape the mixture into round kebab shapes.
    Step 3

  4. Fry the kebabs

    • Shallow-fry the kebabs in oil over medium-low heat, flipping halfway through, until cooked through.
    • Alternatively, freeze the kebabs for later use.
    Step 4

  5. Make the garlic tahini sauce

    • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, parsley and olive oil in a bowl.
    • Mix until smooth, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Step 5

  6. Make the tomato cucumber salad

    • Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl.
    • Mix until well combined, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Serve the chicken kafta kebab with the garlic tahini sauce and tomato cucumber salad, pickled onions and lavash or pita bread.
    Step 7
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