Published on February 23, 2026

chicken and lamb kofta

Chicken and Lamb Kofta

This healthful kebab is easy to make at home and allows you to indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean.

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Ingredients

1 serving – 2 kebabs

  • 2 oz Raw ground chicken
  • 2 oz Raw ground lamb
  • 1/2 oz Fresh diced red onions
  • 3/4 tsp Chopped garlic
  • 3/4 tsp Fresh ginger root (minced)
  • 3/4 tsp Canned low sodium tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 3/4 tsp Chopped jalapeño pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 oz Fresh diced red peppers
  • 1/4 oz Fresh diced green peppers
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pinch Pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 400º F.
Step 2 – Slice/chop onions, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, red peppers, & green peppers.
Step 3 – Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 4 – Divide mixture into 2 kebabs and place on a sheet pan.
Step 5 – Roast in 400º F oven for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165º F.
Step 6 – Serve and enjoy!

Substitutions & Experimentation

Use this as a base recipe for multiple types of kebabs: use ground turkey, ground beef or mix any ground meats together.

Optional – Use a ridged griddle to sear on medium–high heat before placing in oven for the grill marks you see in the photo. It takes a minute or so to get the marks to show on the kebab.

Increase the jalapeño if you enjoy a little more heat or reduce/eliminate if you prefer less.

These kebabs pair well with your favorite salads.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

  • Calories – 268
  • Carbohydrates – 5.5 g
  • Protein – 20.3 g
  • Fat – 18.5 g
  • % Cal/Fat – 61.7%
  • Cholesterol – 90 mg
  • Sodium – 130 mg
  • Fiber – 1.4 g
  • Calcium – 46 mg
Chef Nazim Khan

Nazim Khan, CEC, WCEC, WCMC

Chef Nazim Khan is an award-winning professional executive chef. Nazim began his career as a sushi chef in 1997. He has worked at the New York Marriott Marquis, Long Island Marriott, the New York Battery Park Ritz Carlton as executive sous chef, and an educator and chef for Virginia Tech.

Today he serves as executive chef for Bryan Medical Center, where he has developed multiple popular plant-based protein dishes for both retail and patient meal service. He also is adjunct faculty for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the hospitality, restaurant and tourism management program.