Description
These Spiced Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry are a flavorful twist on traditional meatballs, simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce with a blend of Indian spices. Serve over rice or with naan for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
For the curry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 can (15 ounces) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
- Steamed rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and cilantro. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Make the curry: In the same skillet, heat remaining oil. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, ginger, curry paste, and garam masala. Cook until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk and broth: Stir in coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the meatballs: Return meatballs to the skillet and cook for 10–12 minutes, uncovered, until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Finish the curry: Stir in lime juice and spinach. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for the chicken if preferred.
- Adjust spice level by adding more curry paste or a fresh chili.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
