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creamy sweet chili chicken meatballs

Creamy Sweet Chili Chicken Meatballs

Anna Chwistek
This chicken dinner is packed with flavor, easy to make and comes together in less then 30 minutes. Tender meatballs coated in a rich sauce with hints of sweetness and spice that makes it so dang good. Serve with rice or noodles for an exciting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken Meatballs

  • 1.1 pounds ground chicken
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro more for serving
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½ tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ tbsp unsalted butter

Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk unsweetened
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha less or more to taste
  • juice from ½ lime
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • steamed rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking. Chop the cilantro. Grate the garlic cloves.
  • Add ground chicken and the ingredients for the meatballs to a bowl. Mix with your hands, just until combined. Roll into 2-tablespoon sized balls. The meatballs are rather soft, but they will get firm as they cook.
  • Prepare the sauce. To a jar or bowl, add coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice and grated garlic. Whisk to combine.
  • Heat oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium. Gently place the meatballs, brown all over, about 8 minutes. Add the prepared sauce and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low for 10 minutes.
  • When ready, taste and add more lime juice or sriracha. Top with cilantro and serve over rice with your favorite side. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1022mgPotassium: 858mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 4mg
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