Description
Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken meatballs with a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The juicy meatballs are infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, creating a delightful balance of taste and texture. Serve them over jasmine rice or noodles, and you’ll have a satisfying meal that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Thai red curry paste and coconut milk for the sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, fish sauce, soy sauce, red chili flakes, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until golden brown and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in curry paste and turmeric powder; cook for another minute.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with parsley over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Adjust spice levels to suit your preference by modifying the amount of red chili flakes. Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for easy meal prep.