Indian Chicken Meatballs – tender and juicy chicken meatballs loaded with comforting Indian spices. Served with a spiced yogurt dipping sauce for a great dinner or appetizer.
I have been kind of obsessed with Indian food lately. I love the traditional dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, but I also love spicing up “everyday” foods to make them have more Indian flavor. Take these Curried Pretzels and Indian Spiced Nuts for example.
Simple, easy snacks that both got an Indian makeover. There is just something about the warm and flavorful spices that are perfect for almost anything. Including chicken meatballs!
Why You’ll Love These Meatballs
- Chicken meatballs can sometimes be boring and dry. These are loaded with spices and they stay super tender and juicy!
- A simple spiced yogurt sauce to dip them in makes them the perfect finger food for a party or get together. Or just an easy dinner.
- You should be able to find all of the ingredients in your normal grocery store. If you live in a very small town, that may not be the case. But most major grocery stores carry everything needed, so no special trips or expensive online orders.
What You’ll Need
- Ground Chicken
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh Ginger
- Garam Masala
- Ground Coriander
- Turmeric
- Curry Powder
- Salt
- Egg
- Panko Bread Crumbs
How To Make Indian Chicken Meatballs
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs. Mix until everything is well combined and evenly blended.
- Form into balls about the size of a golf ball and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake until they are fully cooked and lightly browned on the outside. You can test the internal temperature to know when they are done. They need to reach 165º F for them to be fully cooked.
- Meanwhile combine all of the ingredients for the yogurt dipping sauce. Mix until everything is well blended. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
How To Serve
These are a little different than Italian Chicken Meatballs that are served in a sauce and easy to keep warm in a crockpot. But you still can do that. You should don’t want to put them in a crockpot too far ahead if you are keeping them warm for a party, or they will dry out.
The yogurt dipping sauce is great for parties or for dinner, you want something to give more texture and flavor to the meatballs themselves. If you want to serve as a meal, here are a few great side dish options.
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Indian Curry Meatballs & Giveaway
Indian Curry Meatballs - an easy chicken meatball with all the flavors of Indian food. Plus a yogurt dipping sauce to go with it.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 small onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, , or plain bread crumbs
Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs. Mix until everything is well combined and evenly blended.
- Form into balls about the size of a golf ball and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Meanwhile combine all of the ingredients for the yogurt dipping sauce. Mix until everything is well blended.
- Serve meatballs with the yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 397Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 171mgSodium 1071mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 37g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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