The Best Butter Chicken Meatballs
If you love butter chicken curry, you are going to absolutely love these butter chicken meatballs! This is a twist on the classic that is super easy to make and just as delicious. I like making my own chicken meatballs, but you can definitely grab some store-bought meatballs if you are in a hurry! The butter chicken sauce is a classic combo of tomatoes and cream with loads of spices like garam masala, cumin and chili powder. These bold spices bring so much flavor and make this dish super comforting to eat. I recommend serving these saucy meatballs with a simple side of rice and naan to soak up all of the sauce!
Ingredients Needed
Chicken Meatballs: You can make homemade chicken meatballs or get them store-bought for ease! Butter & Olive Oil: A combo of butter and olive oil adds extra flavor. Since this is “butter” chicken sauce, you definitely have to use some butter! Aromatics: Onion, garlic and ginger are added for fresh flavor and aroma! Spices: Butter chicken sauce can be spiced up with garam masala, cumin and chili powder! Canned Tomatoes: This sauce is a tomato based sauce, so you can use diced or crushed tomatoes or simply a can of tomato sauce. Heavy Cream: For a perfectly creamy sauce. Fresh Herbs: Serve with freshly chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro!
How to Make butter chicken meatballs
Tips for Success
For a super silky sauce, you can use an immersion blender to blend out all of the chunks! For a hint of spice, add some crushed red pepper to this butter chicken meatballs recipe! I highly recommend making your own homemade chicken meatballs, since they are so easy to make and so great for meal prep!
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