In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced onion, half of the minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly mixed.

Wet your hands with a little water and shape the seasoned chicken into small oval or cylindrical kofta patties about 2–3 inches long.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the kofta to the pan in a single layer, careful not to overcrowd, and sear for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

While kofta cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, the remaining minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to create the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.

Adjust the sauce seasoning to taste and chill briefly while kofta finish cooking.

Remove kofta from heat and let them rest for a minute before transferring to a serving platter.

Spoon the garlic yogurt sauce over the kofta or serve it on the side for dipping.