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Butter Chicken Meatballs

Juicy meatballs infused with traditional butter chicken flavors, served in a creamy tomato sauce. A delightful fusion dish that’s perfect over rice or with naan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, garam masala, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cook the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through, turning halfway.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, coriander, cumin, and paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and gently stir to coat.
  2. Serve hot over rice or with naan, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For added flavor, let the meatballs marinate in spices for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the cream amount based on desired richness.

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