Description
Coconut Chicken Meatballs are a delicious tropical treat that will elevate your dining experience. Juicy ground chicken combines with shredded coconut and aromatic spices, creating tender meatballs that are perfect for any occasion. Drizzled with creamy coconut sauce, these flavorful bites transport you to a sun-soaked paradise. Easy to prepare, they are ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, whisk together coconut milk and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed but not boiling.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with warm coconut sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg