Description
Indulge your senses with Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry, a dish that beautifully marries succulent chicken meatballs with a creamy, aromatic coconut curry sauce. Infused with vibrant Thai flavors from lemongrass, ginger, and red curry paste, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of warmth and spice in every bite. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive dish for guests. Not only is this recipe easy to make and customizable to suit your taste preferences, but it also offers a nutritious option packed with protein and fresh vegetables. Serve it over steamed rice or with warm naan bread for a truly satisfying meal.
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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 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 (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent; then add garlic and ginger.
- Stir in red curry paste and turmeric powder; cook briefly before adding coconut milk and chicken broth.
- Add fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and vegetables; let simmer until veggies are tender.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer gently until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 72g)
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg