Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Curry is a heavenly dish that combines tender chicken meatballs with a luscious coconut curry sauce, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. With aromatic spices and fresh herbs, this recipe transports you straight to Thailand, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that your family and friends will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken with minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add coconut milk and red curry paste; stir until combined and simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet with the sauce; cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg