Description
These Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the warmth of red curry with the creaminess of coconut milk. The tender chicken meatballs are seasoned with aromatic spices and bathed in a luscious curry sauce, perfect for serving over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the coconut curry sauce:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- juice of 1/2 lime
- fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients until just combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir in lime juice, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh basil or cilantro and serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the level of curry paste for more or less heat.
- Ground turkey or pork can be used instead of chicken.
- Add sliced bell peppers or spinach to the sauce for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
