Description
Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs deliver a delightful fusion of flavors with tender chicken meatballs enveloped in a rich, aromatic coconut curry sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Each bite offers a burst of spices and creamy goodness, making it an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, pour coconut milk into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in curry powder and simmer for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Gently place baked meatballs into the simmering sauce and let them soak for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg