Spicy Chicken Curry Meatballs

A tasty take on chicken tikka masala. Serve over warm rice or with naan! Don't let the number of spices scare you off, the flavor of this dish is complex and satisfying.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 486 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 serving cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 ½ cups diced onions
• 1 (15 ounce) jar tomato sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, olive oil, onion, ginger paste, garlic, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Roll mixture into thirty 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger paste; saute until onions become soft, about 5 minutes. Add sugar, garam masala, cumin, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon, chicken bouillon, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, onion powder, and salt; stir to combine. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and water. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add butter and stir to melt.

Step 5

Cook sauce over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Stir cooked meatballs into the sauce.