🌶️ Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Recipe 🥥✨

Ingredients for Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs:

– 1 lb ground chicken

– 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

– 1 egg

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

– 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

– 1 tbsp red curry paste

– 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)

– Salt and black pepper, to taste

Ingredients for Coconut Curry Sauce:

– 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil

– 1 small onion, diced

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

– 1 tbsp red curry paste

– 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

– 1/2 cup chicken broth

– 1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce

– 1 tsp brown sugar

– Juice of 1 lime

– Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

– Red chili slices, for garnish (optional)

Instructions for Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs:

1. Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, cilantro, red curry paste, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.

2. Cook the meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the meatballs in batches for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the curry sauce: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Build the sauce: Stir in the coconut milk, chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Simmer the meatballs: Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 8-10 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through and coated in the curry sauce.

6. Finish and garnish: Stir in the lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced red chili.

To Serve:

Pair these Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs with steamed jasmine rice, coconut rice, or rice noodles. Add lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Pro Tip:

For added veggies, toss in spinach, diced bell peppers, or snap peas while simmering the curry sauce.

This dish is creamy, spicy, and packed with vibrant Thai flavors—a dinner that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!