Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry
Welcome to the world of Thai cuisine! We’re going to make delicious Thai spiced chicken meatballs in a creamy coconut curry sauce. This dish will excite your taste buds and show off the amazing flavors of Thai cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 500 g ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1– inch ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coconut Curry:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1– inch ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for a halal option)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro and Thai red chilies for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the meatballs:
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, minced garlic, ginger, red curry paste, panko, egg, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs.
2️⃣ Cook the meatballs:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of oil. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned and fully cooked (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the curry sauce:
- In the same skillet, add oil, chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Stir in red curry paste and cook for another minute.
4️⃣ Simmer the curry:
- Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the meatballs back into the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes.
5️⃣ Finish and serve:
- Squeeze lime juice over the dish, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and garnish with Thai red chilies. Serve hot over jasmine rice with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450