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Authentic Butter Chicken Meatballs

Authentic Butter Chicken Meatballs is a quick 30-minute dinner recipe. Minced Chicken is combined with Eggs, spices & Panko to make Meatballs, which are fried and tossed in a creamy, sweet, And Indian spiced Makhni Sauce. This tastes even better than Butter Chicken.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 715kcal
Author: Surup Mazumdar

INGREDIENTS

For the Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 lbs Ground Chicken
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs

For the Sauce

  • 1 Stick Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 1 medium sized Onion finely chopped
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth

Spices for the Curry

  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Tso Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Garnish

  • chopped Cilantro
  • heavy cream

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a bowl combine all the ingredients of the Meatball. Do not overmix. Make 1 tablespoon size of Ball and deep fry them in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
    meatball just rolled and in between fingers
  • Heat butter in a pan. As the butter shimmers, add garlic, ginger, and onions. As the onions caramelize, add the Tomato Paste, and all the spices. Saute until combined and cook for 3 minutes over low heat. Finally, stir in the Heavy Cream and Chicken Broth. Allow simmering for 5 minutes.
    cream added to butter chicken gravy
  • Stir in the Chicken Meatballs. Toss to combine.
    meatballs added to butter chicken gravy
  • Garnish with chopped Cilantro and Heavy Cream. Serve with Naan Bread or Rice
    butter chicken meatballs on a plate

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Notes

TO BAKE THE CHICKEN MEATBALLS 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F or 200C.
  • Grease a Baking Dish with Cooking Spray and Line with Parchment Paper.
  • Place the Chicken Meatballs in the baking dish. 
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. Toss after 15 minutes.

For Low Carb Version

  • Replace Heavy Cream with Coconut Milk
  • Bake the Chicken Meatballs

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Authentic Butter Chicken Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 715 Calories from Fat 513
% Daily Value*
Fat 57g88%
Saturated Fat 32g200%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 273mg91%
Sodium 2583mg112%
Potassium 1320mg38%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 2458IU49%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 138mg14%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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