Servings: 20 meatballs

Meatballs: subheading: Meatballs:
1lb ground chicken 1lb ground chicken
1/4 large yellow onion, grated ¼ large yellow onion, grated
1 egg 1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs ½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper ½ tsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil for frying 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Sauce: subheading: Sauce:
4 tbsp butter, divided 4 tbsp butter, divided
1/2 onion, diced ½ onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric ½ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp garam masala 1 tbsp garam masala
2 tbsp curry powder 2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper ½ tsp pepper
6oz can tomato paste 6oz can tomato paste
1.5 cups whole milk 1.5 cups whole milk
1/2 cup chicken stock (or water) ½ cup chicken stock (or water)
serve with rice and naan and sprinkle cilantro for garnish serve with rice and naan and sprinkle cilantro for garnish

In a large bowl, mix together chicken, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. I use my hands.
Roll into 20 meatballs and set on plate.
Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add meatballs and cook about 6 to 7 minutes or when internal is 165F, turning the meatballs every minute or so in order to get all sides cooked. Set meatballs aside on clean plate.
Reduce heat in pan to medium and add 2 tbsp butter. Add in diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until beginning to soften. Add in garlic and ginger. Then add in turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
Immediately add in tomato paste, then whisk in whole milk until totally smooth. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a light simmer. Once lightly simmering, add remaining 2 tbsp butter. Let sauce thicken and bubble for 5 minutes, stirring throughout.
Add meatballs back into sauce and toss to coat. Let meatballs simmer 5 more minutes before serving.
Serve over rice and with naan!

WHAT IS THE SECRET TO FIRM MEATBALLS?  WHAT IS THE SECRET TO FIRM MEATBALLS?
Surprisingly, eggs! We use an egg in this recipe to help the meatballs achieve the right texture and firmness. The egg works to bind together all of the ingredients and create the meatball shape.  Surprisingly, eggs! We use an egg in this recipe to help the meatballs achieve the right texture and firmness. The egg works to bind together all of the ingredients and create the meatball shape.
WHAT GOES WELL WITH BUTTER CHICKEN?  WHAT GOES WELL WITH BUTTER CHICKEN?
You can enjoy butter chicken meatballs with a variety of dishes. Some favorites include rice and naan, but you can also enjoy them with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, cornbread sausage stuffing, or brussels sprout salad!  You can enjoy butter chicken meatballs with a variety of dishes. Some favorites include rice and naan, but you can also enjoy them with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, cornbread sausage stuffing, or brussels sprout salad!
STORING LEFTOVERS  STORING LEFTOVERS
Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Enjoy refrigerated meatballs within 2-3 days and frozen meatballs within 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.  Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Enjoy refrigerated meatballs within 2 to 3 days and frozen meatballs within 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.