Ingredients
– 2 lbs ground chicken
– 1 diced red bell pepper
– 1/2 cup sliced green onions
– 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
– 4 minced garlic cloves
– 1 inch minced ginger
– 4 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 eggs
– 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon pepper
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 sliced red onion
– 1 sliced red bell pepper
– 4 minced garlic cloves
– 1 tablespoon minced ginger
– 2 tablespoons peanut butter
– 1 can coconut milk
– 2 teaspoons curry powder
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
– 1 teaspoon salt
– Fresh cilantro
– Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
1-Mix the Meatballs: In a big bowl, combine 2 lbs ground chicken, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup sliced green onions, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 inch minced ginger, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 eggs, 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix just until combined to keep them tender.
2-Shape Them: Wet your hands to prevent sticking, and form into 1-1.5 inch meatballs. This tip makes rolling a breeze.
3-Sear the Meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 tablespoon butter. Sear meatballs 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
4-Start the Sauce: In the same pan, add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 sliced red onion, and 1 sliced red bell pepper. SautΓ© until soft, about 3 minutes.
5-Add Aromatics and Base: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 can coconut milk, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
6-Simmer Together: Return meatballs to the pan, coat them in sauce, and simmer 10 minutes until cooked through.
7-Serve: Spoon over jasmine rice, top with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Dinner is served!
Notes
π§ Mix the meat just until combined to keep meatballs tender and juicy.
π€² Keep your hands wet when shaping meatballs to prevent sticking.
π₯ Use a hot pan to get a nice golden crust before simmering for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Dairy Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
