Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground chicken
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (24 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 cup coconut cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix ground chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, 1.5 tsp garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg whites. Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Lightly brown meatballs without cooking through (3-4 minutes per side).
Transfer meatballs to crockpot. Mix tomatoes, coconut cream, honey, lemon juice, and remaining garam masala. Pour over meatballs.
Cook on low 4 hours. Let rest 15 minutes before serving with rice or naan.
Notes
Brown meatballs for best texture
Add a pinch of cayenne for heat if desired
Stir sauce occasionally for even consistency
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball + 1/6 of sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg