Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs, a healthier twist on a classic favorite. These meatballs are infused with the vibrant tastes of Thai cuisine, featuring red curry paste, garlic, and ginger. They come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer at your next gathering. Baked to perfection, they boast a crispy exterior while remaining tender and juicy inside. Serve them over rice, toss them in salads, or enjoy with a creamy peanut sauce for an irresistible burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, red curry paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, beaten egg, chopped cilantro, and optional coconut milk. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve with sliced green onions and peanut sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg