Description
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce is a delightful fusion of tender chicken meatballs enveloped in a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce. This dish captures the essence of Thai flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its aromatic spices and fresh herbs, each bite offers a vibrant taste experience that is both comforting and satisfying. The versatility of this recipe allows you to serve it over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps, making it an exciting option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 cup coconut milk (or broth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped cilantro, red curry paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat neutral oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and red curry paste; cook for another minute.
- Return meatballs to the pan and add coconut milk or broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg