Chicken Tikka Meatball with Peanut Sauce

By UMass Dining
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Chicken Tikka Meatball with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

  • 16 2/3 lb Chicken thigh, boneless halal – roughly chopped 
  • 2 tablespoons + 2⅓ teaspoons Paprika 
  • 1 tablespoon + 1⅙ teaspoon Mild chili powder 
  • 1 tablespoon + 1⅙ teaspoons Ground cumin seed 
  • 1 tablespoon + 1⅙ teaspoons Ground coriander 
  • 2 cups + 1⅓ tablespoons Fresh ginger root, minced 
  • ¾ cup + 1½ teaspoons Garlic, peeled whole cloves, minced 
  • 4 1/6 oz Serrano fresh chili pepper, minced 
  • 1 tablespoon + 1⅙ teaspoons Kosher salt, coarse 
  • 3 lb 2 oz Thai peanut sauce
  • 2 tablespoons + 2⅓ teaspoons Cilantro, coarsely chopped 
  • 1 lb 2/3 oz Breadcrumbs (Japanese panko) 

Directions

  1. Place the chicken in a meat grinder and grind using a medium die.
  2. Place in a mixing bowl along with the spices, ginger, garlic, peppers, and salt and mix well.
  3. Portion into 2 oz meatballs and griddle until cooked through or 165°F.
  4. Serve with peanut sauce and fresh cilantro.