Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry

Here’s a rich, comforting Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry recipe—perfect with basmati rice or warm naan.

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🥥 Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry

⏱ Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Cook: 25 minutes

• Total: ~45 minutes

• Serves: 4

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🧆 Ingredients

For the Chicken Meatballs:

• 1 lb (450g) ground chicken

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 small green chili, finely minced (optional)

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

For the Coconut Curry Sauce:

• 1 tbsp oil (coconut or vegetable)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp red curry paste

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 1 can (13–14 oz) full-fat coconut milk

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce)

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• Juice of ½ lime

• Salt to taste

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh cilantro

• Sliced red chili

• Lime wedges

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Meatballs

1. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, cilantro, chili, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg.

2. Mix gently until just combined.

3. Form into 1-inch meatballs (about 16–18).

2️⃣ Brown the Meatballs

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Brown meatballs on all sides (about 5–6 minutes). They don’t need to be fully cooked yet.

3. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Curry Sauce

1. In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.

2. Sauté onion until soft (3–4 minutes).

3. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Stir in curry paste and curry powder; cook 1 minute.

5. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir well.

6. Add fish sauce and brown sugar. Simmer 5 minutes.

4️⃣ Simmer Together

1. Return meatballs to the pan.

2. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

3. Stir in lime juice. Adjust salt as needed.

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🍚 Serving Suggestions

Serve over:

• Steamed basmati rice

• Jasmine rice

• Naan or roti

• Cauliflower rice (low-carb option)

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🔥 Optional Add-Ins

• Spinach (stir in at the end)

• Diced bell peppers

• Snap peas

• A spoonful of peanut butter for a Thai-style twist