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Thai-Inspired Tender Chicken Meatballs Simmered in Velvety Coconut Curry with Fresh Herbs

Tender chicken meatballs with Thai flavors, simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce with fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken Meatballs:
  • 500 g (1 lb) ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • For the Coconut Curry Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add Thai red curry paste and cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Pour in coconut milk (if using from full recipe), bring to a simmer.
  7. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or noodles.
  • Author: Chef Stella