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Thai Chicken Meatballs

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πŸ— Enjoy flavorful Thai Chicken Meatballs infused with fresh herbs and a creamy, mildly spicy sauce.
🌿 This dish combines aromatic herbs and spices for a delicious meal that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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

πŸ§‚ Mix the meat just until combined to keep meatballs tender and juicy.
🀲 Keep your hands wet when shaping meatballs to prevent sticking.
πŸ”₯ Use a hot pan to get a nice golden crust before simmering for best texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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