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Butter Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Butter Chicken Meatballs Recipe


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4.9 from 17 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Butter Chicken Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic Indian dish, featuring flavorful chicken meatballs in a rich and creamy butter chicken sauce. Perfect served with rice or naan!


Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Butter Chicken Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Cooked rice or naan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, onion, cilantro, garam masala, cumin, and salt. Form into meatballs and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  2. Make the Butter Chicken Sauce: In a skillet, heat oil and butter. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, spices, and cream. Simmer, then add yogurt. Coat the meatballs in the sauce and simmer.
  3. Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Adjust spices to taste for more or less heat.
  • These meatballs freeze well in sauce for easy make-ahead meals.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs with sauce
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg