Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce, a delightful dish that brings a taste of Thai cuisine to your table. These tender chicken meatballs are enveloped in a creamy coconut curry sauce, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll have a flavorful dinner ready in no time. Serve them over rice or noodles for an unforgettable dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Coconut milk or broth
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add Thai red curry paste and coconut milk (or broth) to create the sauce.
- Return meatballs to the pan and simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg