Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce, a dish that brings comfort and excitement to your dining table. These succulent chicken meatballs are perfectly seasoned and simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, offering a delightful fusion of spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or hosting friends, this recipe is both easy to make and guarantees to impress. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or soft noodles for an unforgettable meal everyone will love.
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 tsp red curry paste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp coconut milk or broth
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, red curry paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set them aside.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and red curry paste; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and pour in coconut milk or broth to cover them. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg