CANNABIS-INFUSED LEMON HERB CHICKEN KOFTA WITH WHIPPED FETA

A Mediterranean family-style dinner with bright citrus, warm spices, and clean grilled flavor. Juicy chicken kofta is mixed from scratch with garlic, parsley, dill, and onion, then served over a swoosh of whipped feta and finished with cannabis lemon oregano butter. Rustic enough for the table, polished enough for the series.

Terpene Pairing

Limonene + Pinene — bright citrus lift and fresh herbal character that pair beautifully with lemon, oregano, and grilled chicken.

Suggested Strains

Jack Herer • Lemon Haze • Durban Poison

Step 1 — Decarboxylation

Ingredients

3.5 g cannabis flower (medium grind)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 240°F / 115°C.
2. Spread cannabis evenly on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Bake 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
4. Allow to cool completely.

Step 2 — Cannabis Lemon Oregano Butter

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
Decarboxylated cannabis
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1. Melt butter and water in a saucepan over very low heat.
2. Add cannabis, oregano, lemon zest, pepper, and garlic.
3. Maintain 160–180°F.
4. Simmer gently 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Strain through cheesecloth.
6. Refrigerate until butter solidifies.
7. Remove butter layer and discard water.

Step 3 — Chicken Kofta

Ingredients

2 lbs ground chicken
1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped dill
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 egg

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix until evenly combined but do not overwork.
3. Shape into oval kofta logs around skewers or into hand-formed oblong patties.
4. Chill 20 minutes to firm.

Step 4 — Cook the Kofta

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Brush lightly with olive oil.
3. Cook kofta 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
4. Transfer to a platter.
5. Brush lightly with 1 tbsp cannabis lemon oregano butter while hot.

Step 5 — Whipped Feta

Ingredients

8 oz feta
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add feta, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper to a food processor.
2. Blend until smooth and airy.
3. Chill until ready to plate.

Step 6 — Finish and Plate

Ingredients

Whipped feta
Cooked kofta
1 tbsp cannabis lemon oregano butter
Fresh dill
Parsley
Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Spread whipped feta onto a large platter or shallow plate.
2. Arrange kofta over the feta with clean spacing.
3. Melt remaining cannabis butter and drizzle lightly over the kofta.
4. Finish with dill, parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges.