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Chicken Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Savory Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Yogurt Sauce Delight

These Chicken Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce are a family favorite, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala or curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Caramelized Carrots
  • 2 cups Carrots sliced, or parsnips
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
To Garnish
  • 1 cup Greens optional, baby spinach or mixed herbs

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Sheet pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garam masala, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form rustic meatballs about the size of a golf ball and place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  4. Slice carrots and scatter them around the meatballs, drizzling with olive oil.
  5. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until meatballs are golden-brown and cooked through.
  6. In another bowl, mix yogurt with herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to prepare the sauce.
  7. Serve the meatballs and carrots drizzled with yogurt sauce, topped with optional greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize by adding jalapeños for spice or using different herbs in yogurt sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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