Description
These flavorful Thai chicken meatballs are simmered in a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 green onions, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- For garnish: fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, cilantro, green onions, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Roll into 20–24 small meatballs.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook until browned on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in peas during the last 2 minutes if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce, lime, or brown sugar as needed.
- Serve over jasmine rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Can be made ahead and frozen. Garnish with cilantro and lime. For a spicier version, add extra red curry paste or a minced Thai chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 35g