Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce, a dish that brings the essence of Thailand straight to your kitchen. These tender chicken meatballs are blended with fragrant herbs and spices, simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce that’s both comforting and versatile. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, serve them over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a restaurant-quality dish that delights the palate and nourishes the soul.
- 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
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red curry paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent. Stir in garlic and Thai red curry paste before adding coconut milk to create the sauce.
- Return cooked meatballs to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg