Ingredients
– 2 pounds ground chicken
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 cup sliced green onions
– 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 inch ginger, minced
– 4 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 eggs
– 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon pepper
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 red onion, sliced
– 1 red bell pepper, sliced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
– 2 tablespoons peanut butter
– 1 can coconut milk
– 2 teaspoons curry powder
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
– 1 teaspoon salt
– fresh cilantro
– lime juice from one lime
Instructions
1-Getting started with this Thai Chicken Meatballs recipe is straightforward and fun, even if you’re new to cooking. Begin by mixing all the meatball ingredients in a bowl to form uniform balls that hold their shape. This step ensures the flavors meld together nicely before cooking.
2-Next, sear the meatballs in a pan with butter for 3-4 minutes per side until they turn golden brown. After that, remove them and use the same pan to build the sauce by sautΓ©ing sesame oil, onion, and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes. Then, add the remaining sauce ingredients and let it simmer.
3-Finally, return the meatballs to the pan, simmer for 10 minutes, and serve over rice with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Tips like avoiding overmixing the meat will keep your meatballs tender, and using damp hands helps with shaping. This method makes it a breeze for busy parents or students to create a homemade feast.
4-Prepare ingredients by dicing, mincing, and slicing as needed.
5-Mix and form meatballs gently.
6-Sear and then simmer in the sauce for full flavor.
Last Step:
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π₯’ Use damp hands when shaping meatballs to prevent sticking and create uniform balls
π° Toast the curry powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to sauce for deeper flavor
π₯‘ This recipe freezes beautifully – place cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer bags for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 165
