Description
Flavorful Thai Chicken Meatballs cooked in a creamy coconut sauce, perfect for a comforting meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, and Thai red curry paste. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat a bit of oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine with the meatballs.
- Stir in the lime juice, adjust to taste, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh coriander before serving.
Notes
Serve with sticky jasmine rice or over noodles for a complete meal. Make sure not to overbake the meatballs to avoid dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg