Description
This Sheet Pan Chicken Kofta Recipe is an easy, flavor-packed dinner that brings bold Mediterranean vibes to your weeknight routine. Juicy ground chicken is mixed with warm spices, herbs, and tomato paste, then baked to perfection on one tray — no grill, no mess, just big flavor and simple cleanup. Serve with pita, tzatziki, or a fresh cucumber salad for a balanced, satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Kofta Mixture:
1 lb ground chicken
½ small red onion, finely diced (or grated for smoother texture)
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional for Serving:
Warm pita or flatbread
Garlic yogurt sauce or tzatziki
Fresh lemon wedges
Cucumber & tomato salad
Pickled onions or slaw
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
Mix the kofta base: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, oregano, cinnamon, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently mix with your hands until just combined — don’t overwork it.
Shape or spread: Either form small oval-shaped kofta logs or press the mixture evenly across the sheet pan (about ½ inch thick).
Bake: Cook for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra caramelization.
Rest & serve: Let the kofta rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. Enjoy warm with pita, yogurt sauce, and a fresh salad.
Notes
Meal Prep: The mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the fridge.
Freezer-Friendly: Freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen.
Variations: Try lamb or turkey for a different flavor, or add mint and feta for a Greek-inspired twist.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked / Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: sheet pan chicken kofta, easy chicken dinner, Mediterranean recipe, healthy meal prep, weeknight dinners, baked chicken kofta
