Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce, a dish that harmonizes tender chicken meatballs with a creamy, aromatic coconut sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, providing a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. The combination of fragrant spices and the smoothness of coconut milk creates a delightful experience for your taste buds. Whether served over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps, this dish is versatile enough to suit any occasion while remaining healthy and nourishing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the coconut curry sauce: 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste, 1 tsp turmeric powder, coconut milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, red chili flakes (if using), breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Form small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry meatballs until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in Thai red curry paste and turmeric powder.
- Add coconut milk to the skillet and return meatballs to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg