Description
A flavorful Thai dish featuring tender chicken meatballs simmered in a rich coconut curry, complemented by the freshness of cilantro and served over jasmine rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Jasmine rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, minced ginger, lime juice, Thai red curry paste, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add your meatballs, browning them on all sides for 8-10 minutes.
- Once browned, pour in the coconut milk and add the fish sauce, stirring gently to combine.
- Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet, allowing to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice or noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Make-ahead meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for a day and reheated before serving. Customize with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thai, chicken meatballs, coconut curry, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food