Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs Recipe | Creamy Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce infused with authentic Thai flavors. Made with ground chicken, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and aromatic seasonings, the meatballs are cooked in a silky coconut milk sauce with red curry paste, lime juice, and fresh herbs. This easy one-pan meal delivers the perfect balance of creamy, savory, mildly spicy, and tangy flavors. Serve these flavorful meatballs over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a comforting dinner that's ready in under an hour.
Cooking Method
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined, then shape into 18–20 meatballs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until fully cooked and coated in the creamy curry sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, Thai basil, chili slices, and lime wedges. Serve hot with jasmine rice or rice noodles.
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