Description
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry is a delightful dish that combines tender ground chicken meatballs with fresh herbs and spices, simmered in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce. This flavorful meal is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a dinner party. With its sweet, savory, and spicy notes, every bite is an experience that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ginger, garlic, green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about one inch in diameter.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- In the same skillet, add coconut milk and red curry paste; stir until combined.
- Add broth and lime juice to the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully add meatballs back into the sauce; cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over jasmine rice or noodles with extra sauce and cilantro as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg