Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry is a mouthwatering dish that transports you to Thailand with every bite. These tender chicken meatballs are infused with aromatic spices and gently simmered in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce, making them perfect for both cozy dinners and entertaining guests. The delightful combination of flavors and textures ensures that this recipe will become a household favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles, or enjoy it as an appetizer at your next gathering; either way, it’s a comforting meal that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, red curry paste, soy sauce, egg, cornstarch or breadcrumbs, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add coconut milk and brown sugar; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg