Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce, a dish that perfectly captures the essence of Thai cuisine. Tender ground chicken meatballs are enveloped in a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce, making this recipe an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With a delightful combination of garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices, each bite promises to transport you to a tropical paradise. Serve it over fluffy rice or fresh greens for a nutritious meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, red curry paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until incorporated.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- In another pan, sauté minced garlic in oil until fragrant. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk to the pan with garlic mixture; bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce; simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg