Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs
Description
This recipe combines ground chicken with finely chopped onion, jalapeño, minced ginger, and a spice mix including cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. The addition of panko breadcrumbs, egg, plain Greek yogurt, and cilantro helps bind the meatballs while maintaining a tender texture. After shaping small meatballs slightly smaller than golf balls, they are baked at 400°F until browned on the bottom.
The sauce preparation involves melting butter and sautéing garlic and jalapeño, then stirring in ground cumin, paprika, salt, tomato sauce, and heavy cream. Simmering this mixture thickens the sauce, which can be spooned over the meatballs or used to coat them fully. The sauce's creamy texture and spiced tomato base complement the slightly spicy and aromatic meatballs.
This dish pairs well as a main course with rice or naan to enjoy the flavorful sauce. The balance of heat from jalapeños and warmth from traditional tikka spices results in a rich and satisfying entrée featuring components of Indian-inspired flavor melded into meatball form.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1/4 large red onion chopped small
- 1 jalapeño chopped small
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced or grated
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons yogurt plain, Greek
- 3 tablespoons cilantro minced
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 oz can tomato sauce (1 cup)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients for the meatballs. Use your hands to mix it until it is just combined—don’t overdo it or the meat will get tough.
- Shape the meat into balls that are a little smaller than a golf ball. (Or any size, really, as long as they are uniform. Adjust baking times if you change the size.)
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes, or until they are browned on the bottoms.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a small bowl combine 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Add the bowl of spices and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
- You can add the cooked meatballs to the sauce, or spoon the sauce over each individual serving. Serve this with naan and jasmine or basmati rice. (About 2 cups of uncooked rice will be enough.)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3meatballs | |
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 228mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1813IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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