Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry
A rich and aromatic Thai-inspired dish featuring juicy chicken meatballs simmered in creamy coconut curry sauce with herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop / Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
1 lb (450g) ground chicken
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Coconut Curry Sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp red curry paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp lime juice
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup bell pepper, sliced
½ cup carrots, julienned
Garnish
Fresh basil, chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Make the Chicken Meatballs
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
Form into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. Build the Curry Base
In the same pan, heat oil and sauté onion until soft.
Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant. Stir in red curry paste and turmeric, cooking for 1 minute.
3. Make the Coconut Curry Sauce
Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir well.
Add fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Mix until smooth.
Add cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and carrots. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Simmer Meatballs
Return meatballs to the pan. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked (165°F / 75°C internal temperature).
5. Serve
Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with basil and cilantro. Serve hot with jasmine rice or noodles.
Notes
Don’t overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender.
You can bake meatballs instead of frying for a lighter version.
Add spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
Adjust curry paste to control spice level.
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