Indian Butter Chicken Meatball & Rice Bowl
Recipe by Joe Urban.
Bold, Globally Inspired Comfort on a School Lunch Tray
This Indian Butter Chicken Meatball & Rice Bowl is a warm and comforting school meal featuring Jones Dairy Farm Chicken Meatballs served over fluffy brown rice with roasted vegetables and a rich, spiced butter masala sauce. Designed for school food service, this globally inspired dish provides a flavorful and nutritious option that balances protein, whole grains, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 qt., 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
- 3 qt., 1/2 cup broccoli
- 6 lbs., 4 oz. butter masala sauce
- 6 lbs., 4 oz. brown rice, long-grain, parboiled
- 6 1/4 limes
- 100 cilantro sprigs
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cut tomatoes in half, and chop broccoli into bite size pieces.
Place tomatoes and broccoli on lined sheet pans and roast in oven for 10-12 minutes.
Place bags of butter masala sauce in steamer and heat for 10-12 minutes. Remove from steamer and combine with roasted vegetables in 4″ half long steamtable pans, cover with plastic wrap, and hold in warming cabinet assembly.
Place meatballs on lined sheet pans. Place in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes. Product must reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees for 15 seconds.
Cook rice per manufacturer instructions. Place in 4″ half long steamtable pans, cover with plastic wrap, and hold in a warming cabinet assembly.
Assemble the bowl as follows: Place 1 cup of cooked rice in bowl, place 6 meatballs on top of rice, top with 3 oz. of butter masala sauce and vegetable mixture.
Offer lime wedge and cilantro as garnish.
This recipe features
Chicken Meatballs
This recipe features
Chicken Meatballs
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