Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with these irresistible Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry. This dish combines tender ground chicken meatballs, fragrant spices, and a rich coconut milk sauce for a delightful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. You’ll love how easy it is to prepare this comforting dish, which can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying experience. With its combination of savory and slightly sweet notes, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (full-fat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, red curry paste, soy sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove meatballs and pour coconut milk into the same pan. Stir in brown sugar (or honey) and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked meatballs to the pan and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg