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Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry

A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken meatballs simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce, infused with Thai spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Coconut Curry Sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, red curry paste, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Cook the Meatballs
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Coconut Curry Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add fish sauce and brown sugar.
  3. Bring to a simmer, then add bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Stir in fresh basil before serving. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with lime wedges and additional cilantro on the side.

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