5 from 9 votes
Tikka Masala Meatballs
Tikka Masala Meatballs are a flavorful twist on traditional meatballs, combining the savory elements of meatballs with the rich, aromatic sauce typical of tikka masala. If you like classic chicken tikka masala, you will love these meatballs. They are easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and better than takeout!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
392 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter can use olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes canned
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
For serving:
- rice
- naan bread
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken (or turkey), breadcrumbs, egg, oil, garlic, garam marsala, chili powder, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Using your clean hands, work the mixture until evenly combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture into your palms and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, spacing the meatballs out onto the baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
- Bake the meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and lemon juice. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook until heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce with rice and naan, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
751mg
(31%)
Potassium
786mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1019IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 751mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1019IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.