Description
Experience a culinary delight with Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce, a dish that perfectly blends tender ground chicken with a rich, creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices. This fusion recipe is ideal for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, offering vibrant flavors that will impress any palate. Quick and easy to prepare, these meatballs can be served over fluffy rice, noodles, or fresh vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy the versatility of this dish by customizing spice levels or adding your favorite vegetables. Perfectly family-friendly and packed with flavor, this recipe is bound to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, cilantro, fish sauce, soy sauce, red chili flakes (if using), breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in Thai red curry paste and turmeric powder; cook for another minute.
- Add coconut milk and mix until smooth. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg