Description
These flavorful Butter Chicken Meatballs are a delicious twist on traditional butter chicken. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, perfect for serving over rice or with naan.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat oil in a skillet and fry meatballs until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, spices, and cook until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes, simmer, then stir in cream and sugar.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the skillet, coat in the sauce, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of cream and dairy-free butter.
- Serve with rice, naan, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
