Description
A flavorful dish that combines tender chicken meatballs with a rich coconut curry sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, egg, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into meatballs.
- In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside. In the same skillet, add coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer gently in the coconut curry sauce for about 15 minutes, until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Let the meatballs rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor. Adjust red curry paste to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Thai, Chicken Meatballs, Coconut Curry, Dinner, Easy Recipe