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Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

This dish  transports you straight to a bustling spice market, where the air is thick with fragrant aromas and every bite is an explosion of flavour.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 20-24 meatballs 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Coconut Curry Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked rice or naan bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine ground chicken, panko, onion, cilantro, egg, garlic, ginger, spices, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape into meatballs.
  3. Brown meatballs in coconut oil.
  4. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Add curry paste and turmeric, cook briefly.
  6. Pour in coconut milk and broth, simmer.
  7. Add meatballs, simmer until cooked through.
  8. Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Increase curry paste or add chili pepper for more heat. Add extra coconut milk, tahini, or cashew butter for creaminess. Include vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, or spinach. Use fresh basil, mint, or Thai basil for garnish. Add lime zest for extra citrus flavor. Serve with rice, naan, as skewers, in pita bread, or with noodles.

  • Author: Camilia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs, Curry Meatballs, Chicken Meatballs