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Cookish

Curried Chicken and Cashew Meatballs

4 Servings

1 hour

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Dried out, flavorless ground chicken? Just add cashews! In these super tender meatballs, the fatty nuts fix both problems. Meanwhile, torn-up bread mashed with yogurt further helps with tenderization while also binding the mixture. Either dark- or white-meat ground chicken works, though we prefer dark because it yields juicier meatballs. Refrigerating the chicken-cashew mixture firms it so it is easier to shape. Make sure to oil your hands before forming the meatballs. This prevents sticking and eliminates the need to brush the meatballs with oil.

4

Servings

1 hour

Ingredients

  • ½

    ounce naan, torn into ¼-inch pieces (¼ cup), plus warm naan to serve

  • ¾

    cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided

Directions

Reviews
NADINE L.
April 13, 2026
Unique and Delightful Meatballs
These meatballs are delightful with the delicate flavor of lime, cashew, and curry. I paired the meatballs with another Milk Street recipe coconut-ginger carrots with cashews and steamed rice and it was a wonderful combination and a hit with my husband and friends. Would make these meatballs again, I enjoyed the unique light texture and the flavor profile.
Karen F.
July 1, 2025
Delightful chicken meatballs
These were easy to set up ahead of time and made a delicious light dinner. I used sesame oil which I will replace with something milder next time.
Oriane S.
May 21, 2025
Full of flavor and easy to digest
We're on the Blue Zone way of eating, and this will now be our once-a-month meat dish. The meatballs are light and moist; the cilantro adds great flavor. Satisfying and easy for me to digest. Our favorite meatball dish (we've tried many). I paired it with the Marinated Zucchini with Garlic and Herbs and was enjoying life
Claire S.
May 11, 2025
Delicious
Interesting little meatball! I didn’t think the lime was going to stand up against the cilantro. I was wrong! Beautiful color, and will make these again. Hubs ate 8 :)
Jeffrey N.
April 17, 2025
chicken and cashew combo
Great recipe that turns boring chicken meatballs into an explosion of incredible flavors of lime, cilantro and toasted cashews.

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