Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry, a dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken meatballs with a creamy, aromatic coconut curry sauce. Infused with fragrant ingredients like lemongrass, ginger, and red curry paste, this recipe promises a delightful balance of warmth and freshness. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it allows for customization in spice levels and vegetable additions to suit your taste. Serve it with jasmine rice or naan for a complete meal that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup carrots, julienned
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides; remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet until fragrant. Add red curry paste and turmeric; cook briefly.
- Stir in coconut milk and chicken broth; add fish sauce and brown sugar.
- Return meatballs to the skillet along with mixed vegetables; cover and simmer until cooked through (165°F).
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg