Description
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the exotic tastes of Thailand right to your kitchen. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and formal gatherings, these tender chicken meatballs are infused with aromatic spices and paired with a creamy coconut curry sauce that elevates every bite. With minimal prep time and straightforward cooking instructions, you can whip up this delightful meal in no time. Serve alongside rice or in lettuce wraps for a healthy twist, making it a versatile dish suitable for various occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- Coconut milk (for sauce)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro and green onions)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, red curry paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides (approximately 8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Stir in red curry paste and remaining garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Add meatballs back into the skillet with coconut milk, simmering for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg