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Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry

Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry with Garlic Butter Sauce

Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry is a joyous blend of flavors, featuring juicy meatballs and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 507

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds ground chicken or ground pork
  • 1-2 tablespoons spicy curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 whole shallot, chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.25 cups Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 whole orange or red bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 cups canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 0.5 cups chopped Thai basil or cilantro
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • limes, for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, curry powder, shallot, 1 tablespoon tamari/soy, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Coat your hands with oil and roll the mixture into tablespoon-size meatballs, placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until crisp.
  4. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the curry paste and ginger over medium heat. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the bell peppers, coconut milk, 3 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce, and fish sauce. Gently slide the meatballs into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a separate pan with the chopped garlic and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook until the butter is browned and the garlic crisps.
  7. Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice, drizzled with the garlic butter and topped with fresh basil or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 507kcal

Notes

For an extra kick, feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste. Consider substituting ground turkey for a leaner option or adding vegetables for more nutrition.

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