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Skillet Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs

Chicken meatballs are simmered in a creamy and flavorful tikka masala sauce and served over rice for a cozy, ethnic meal. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 371 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken, or turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
Tikka Masala Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup light or full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, use your hands to combine all of the meatball ingredients minus the oil until incorporated. Shape into golf ball sized meatballs.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, swirl to coat the bottom. Sear the meatballs (in batches if necessary) for 6-8 minutes turning them over halfway through the cooking time. Transfer to a plate. They don't need to be fully cooked, just browned.
  3. Add the butter or coconut oil to the skillet along with the diced onion. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened then add in the garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the tomato paste has darkened.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, cover with a lid and cook until it just starts to simmer. Add in the coconut milk and cilantro and stir until combined. Place the meatballs into the sauce, turn down the heat to low, cover with the lid and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Serve with brown basmati rice and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 776mg (32%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 776mg 32%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.