• Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and set it aside. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the onion*. Place the grated onion into the strainer. Using the back of a spoon, strain all of its juices. Transfer the onion to a large mixing bowl. Discard the juices.
  
• Into that same bowl, add 1 lb ground chicken, ½ cup of panko breadcrumbs, 2 cloves of minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika, 1 large egg, 1 ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and ¼ of chopped fresh parsley.
  
• Mix with clean hands until well combined.
• Pour the olive oil into a small bowl. To shape the kofta, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, oil your hands lightly, and form into 10 oval patties (or your preferred shape). A cookie scoop works well for even portions.
  
• Arrange the koftas on a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking.

Cooking On The Grill

• Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grates, then oil them using a paper towel dipped in oil.
• Grill the kofta for 2-3 minutes for each side, turning often, until lightly golden brown and cooked through. They're ready when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°F.
• Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

In The Oven

• Preheat your oven to 375 °F (191°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
• Arrange the chicken koftas on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking process for even baking.

On The Stove top

• Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet (or a large non-stick skillet) over medium high heat until shimmering.
• Place the patties in the skillet, and cook undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Continue to cook each side, turning every 2-3 minutes. It should take no more than 8 minutes to cook.*

In The Air Fryer

• Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F (191°C). Lightly spray (or brush) it with oil.
• Arrange the koftas in a single layer, leaving enough room between each patty for air to circulate.
• Air fry for 12-13 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the center of a chicken kofta registers 165°F (74 °C) when inserted with a meat thermometer.