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Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

Anna Chwistek
Thai-style chicken meatballs in spicy coconut curry sauce. This one-pot dish is incredibly delicious. The meatballs are tender, juicy and herby with a garlicky note. Coated with a rich, spicy coconut curry sauce and topped with fresh cilantro and roasted cashew nuts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 588 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

chicken meatballs

  • 1.1 pounds ground chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp scallions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

Coconut Sauce

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tsp honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 lemon grass bruised
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sambal oelek
  • 1 can (400 ml/14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk full fat
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced

for serving

  • sesame oil
  • chili peppers optional
  • steamed rice or noodles
  • black sesame
  • toasted cashews

Instructions
 

  • Add ground chicken to a bowl. Add corn starch, egg yolk, cilantro, chili flakes, scallions, garlic powder, white pepper and soy sauce. Mix until just combined. Coat your hands with olive oil or water. Roll into 2 tablespoon-size balls.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add coconut oil. Add the meatballs and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning them 2-3 times. Add garlic, ginger and shallot. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the red curry paste and turmeric.
  • Add coconut milk, chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, sambal oelek, honey, lemon grass and white pepper. Simmer over medium until the meatballs are cooked through, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the scallions
  • Meanwhile, cook rice or noodles in salted water, according to package directions.
  • Divide rice among bowls, top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, toasted cashews and scallions. Add some chili peppers if you like the extra heat. Drizzle with some sesame oil. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 44gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 226mgSodium: 1230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9g
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