Ingredients
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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
- Combine ground chicken, panko, onion, cilantro, egg, garlic, ginger, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in coconut oil.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Add curry paste and turmeric, cook briefly.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth, simmer.
- Add meatballs, simmer until cooked through.
- 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.
- 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