Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry. This delightful dish combines tender ground chicken meatballs with a luscious coconut curry sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to gatherings with friends, this recipe caters to diverse palates while remaining simple to prepare. Enjoy these savory meatballs over jasmine rice, rice noodles, or even in crisp lettuce wraps for a refreshing twist. With easily customizable options and healthy ingredients, this dish is bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, red curry paste, soy sauce, egg, cornstarch or breadcrumbs, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine coconut milk and brown sugar or honey; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles; garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg