Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your dinner table. These tender chicken meatballs are infused with aromatic spices and enveloped in a creamy coconut curry sauce, creating an irresistible dish that is both comforting and exotic. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and allows for creative serving options like rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps. Everyone will love the rich flavors while you enjoy a healthy meal that’s also great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and red curry paste. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and red curry paste; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk and return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg