Description
Deliciously exotic Thai Chicken Meatballs in a creamy coconut curry sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped cilantro, green onions, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, optional red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
- While meatballs bake, prepare the coconut curry sauce. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the coconut curry sauce. Let them simmer for 5-7 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg