Description
Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. These juicy meatballs, infused with rich coconut milk and aromatic spices, simmer in a luscious curry sauce that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknights, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it the star of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and half the curry powder. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining curry powder and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and cover; simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg