Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken meatballs infused with aromatic spices, enveloped in a rich coconut milk sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe highlights the vibrant essence of Thai cuisine while remaining accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Serve it over jasmine rice or quinoa for a nourishing meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, red curry paste, soy sauce, egg, and brown sugar or honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and cook meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Gently add meatballs back to the skillet and let them cook in the sauce for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg