Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce, a dish that combines tender ground chicken with aromatic spices and a creamy coconut sauce. This delightful recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. The meatballs are juicy and flavorful, enveloped in a fragrant curry sauce that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. With its rich taste and comforting texture, this one-pot meal is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
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 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- Coconut milk or broth (for the sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red curry paste, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and set aside.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes), then remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent. Stir in more red curry paste and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and pour in enough coconut milk or broth to achieve your desired consistency. Simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg