Curried Chicken and Cashew Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken (Dark-meat ground chicken is preferred for juicier meatballs, though white-meat chicken also works.)
• 0.5 cup raw cashews (Finely chopped or ground.)
• 2 slices soft sandwich bread (Torn into small pieces.)
• 0.25 cup plain yogurt (Used to soak the bread; Greek or regular plain yogurt may be used.)
• 0.5 yellow onion (Finely grated or minced.)
• 2 cloves garlic (Finely grated or minced.)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (Finely grated.)
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp kosher salt (Plus more to taste.)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (For oiling hands and the pan; use as needed.)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (Chopped, for serving.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the torn bread and yogurt. Mash them together with a fork and let stand for about 5 minutes, until the bread is soft and the mixture forms a paste.

2. 2

   Add the ground chicken, cashews, onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a fork just until evenly combined; do not overwork the mixture, which can make the meatballs dense.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken-and-cashew mixture for about 20 minutes, until chilled and firm enough to shape.

4. 4

   Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or large ovenproof skillet.

5. 5

   Oil your hands to prevent sticking. Divide the chilled mixture into approximately 16 portions and roll each portion into a meatball about 1½ inches (4 cm) across. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with space between them.

6. 6

   Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning the meatballs once halfway through, until browned and cooked through. The centers should reach 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

7. 7

   Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter, scatter with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

The page excerpt confirms the use of ground chicken, cashews, torn bread, and yogurt, and recommends dark-meat chicken, chilling the mixture, and oiling hands before shaping. The ingredient quantities and detailed cooking method above are reconstructed because the complete recipe was behind a membership prompt. Serve with rice, flatbread, or a crisp salad.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• meatballs
• baked
• curried
• chicken
• cashews
• high-protein
• family-friendly