Description
Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs are a flavor-packed delight that combines juicy ground chicken with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk. This dish features tender meatballs simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. With vibrant colors and an explosion of taste, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- In the same skillet, whisk together coconut milk and chicken broth over medium heat until combined. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro just before serving. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg