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Butter Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

Ground chicken Yellow onion Butter Breadcrumbs – Turmeric – Garam masala – Curry powder – Tomato paste – Whole milk

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine chicken, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Shape mixture into 20 meatballs and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs for 6-7 minutes, turning to brown all sides.

Step 3

Add 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Cook diced onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Stir in tomato paste, then whisk in whole milk until smooth. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a light simmer. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and let sauce thicken for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Return meatballs to the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes before serving. Serve over rice and with naan for a delicious meal.

"These are delicious! Super easy to make and full of flavor!" -- Nicky

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