Description
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry is a delightful and aromatic dish that brings the flavors of Thailand to your kitchen. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are combined with fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro, all simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce. This comforting meal is not only quick to prepare but also makes for an impressive weeknight dinner or special occasion feast. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying experience that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ginger, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and brown the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes until golden on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté red curry paste for one minute until fragrant. Add coconut milk and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through and coated in sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with extra cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg