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Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs
5 from 12 votes

Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs

Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs blend ground chicken with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and ginger, baked to a golden finish, then served with a creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic, jalapeño, and warming spices. The yogurt and panko in the meatballs keep them tender and moist, making a flavorful dish with a balance of spice and richness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)
  4. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes, or until they are browned on the bottoms.
  5. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a small bowl combine 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and set aside.
  6. 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.
  7. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
  8. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456

% 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.