Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs Recipe
These Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs are a delicious fusion of creamy coconut milk and bold curry spices. Juicy ground chicken is seasoned with aromatic garlic, ginger, and curry powder, then baked to perfection. The rich coconut curry sauce adds depth and a slight sweetness, making each bite irresistible. Serve over rice or with naan for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Form meatballs: Roll the chicken mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
4. Make the sauce: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes to release its rich flavors.
5. Add coconut milk: Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir until combined, then let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
6. Combine meatballs: Add the baked chicken meatballs into the skillet with the coconut curry sauce. Stir gently to coat and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy your Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs over fluffy rice or warm naan for a perfect meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 | Calories: 310 kcal per serving
These Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs are bursting with savory flavors, thanks to the rich curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests!
These Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs are a delicious fusion of creamy coconut milk and bold curry spices. Juicy ground chicken is seasoned with aromatic garlic, ginger, and curry powder, then baked to perfection. The rich coconut curry sauce adds depth and a slight sweetness, making each bite irresistible. Serve over rice or with naan for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Form meatballs: Roll the chicken mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
4. Make the sauce: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes to release its rich flavors.
5. Add coconut milk: Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir until combined, then let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
6. Combine meatballs: Add the baked chicken meatballs into the skillet with the coconut curry sauce. Stir gently to coat and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy your Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs over fluffy rice or warm naan for a perfect meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 | Calories: 310 kcal per serving
These Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs are bursting with savory flavors, thanks to the rich curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests!
