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A white plate with steamed rice, chicken tikka masala meatballs and quick pickled cucumbers.

Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs with Quick Pickled Cucumbers

These warmly spiced Indian-inspired meatballs bring the tikka masala flavors into the meatball instead of in the sauce - they are easily done on a sheet pan and such a welcome changeup on a weeknight. Paired with steamed jasmine rice, I know you're going to love these Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs with Quick Pickled Cucumbers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken (dark meat, preferably)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion (small to medium, grated)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (Kashmiri, preferably)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Pickled Cucumbers

  • 5 small Persian cucumbers
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek
  • 1/4 tsp tumeric
  • 1 lime (zest & juice)

Yogurt Drizzle

  • 3/4 cup yogurt
  • 1 lime (zest & juice)
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • To make the meatballs, first grate the onion into a bowl on the small holes of a box grater.  Add the egg, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, all of the spices, and the breadcrumbs and mix with a fork until really well combined. Then, add that to the ground chicken and  gently mix the meatball mixture, being very careful not to overmix it.  Over mixing will lead to tough meatballs!
  • Using a large cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop the meatball mixture into 2 tablespoon balls and place them on an oiled sheet pan.  Do not roll them into smooth balls - the chicken is too soft and they will become tough.
  • Brush the tops of the meatballs with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and then roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  • While the meatballs are roasting, make the pickles by thinly slicing the cucumbers and combining them in a bowl with all of the spices.  *You may only need half of the lime juice, so start with half and only add more if you like.  Although the pickles are meant to be tart, if they taste to tart to you, you can always add a little more sugar.
  • Next make the yogurt drizzle by combining the yogurt with the lime zest and juice.  Season with salt and pepper and thin with water until you achieve a drizzle consistency.
  • To serve, add meatballs to a plate with steamed rice and pickled cucumbers.  Drizzle with yogurt sauce and ENJOY!

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Notes

 
  • Be extra careful not to overmix the meatball mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 1332mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 414IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 3mg
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