Step 1

Tear pita in half and toast until golden brown (or slice of bread). Moisten the bread with a few tablespoons of water and let sit for a few minutes. Squeeze any excess water from bread and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile grate the onion over a kitchen towel and squeeze excess water to remove and discard. Add onion to the bowl with bread.

Step 3

To the bowl add the ground chicken, egg, garlic, parsley, mint, baharat spices, salt and pepper. Using clean hands, swirl with fingers to mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Wet your hands with a little water and form the chicken mixture into 12-16 oval patties about 1 to 1 1/2-inch in thickness (See Notes 1 and 2). Arrange the kofta on a lined tray and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up while you clean and preheat the grill to 450°F.

Step 5

Grease indoor griddle pan or the grates of a gas grill with a little oil. Place the kofta on the griddle pan or grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked through.