Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce is a delightful and aromatic dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine to your table. Tender ground chicken meatballs are infused with fragrant spices and enveloped in a creamy coconut curry sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, these meatballs can be served over rice or noodles, making them a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. The balance of spices and the richness of coconut milk will tantalize your taste buds and elevate any dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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 Thai red curry paste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp additional neutral oil
- 1 can coconut milk or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, red curry paste, and chopped herbs. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch).
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and fry until golden brown on all sides (8-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more oil and sauté diced onion until soft (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and red curry paste; cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk; bring to a simmer. Add meatballs back into the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg