Description
Coconut curry chicken meatballs bring exotic Indian flavors dancing across your palate with irresistible spice and creamy richness. Perfectly seasoned protein spheres nestled in silky sauce promise a culinary adventure that delights you from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Create delicate chicken morsels by thoroughly blending ground chicken with aromatic spices, breadcrumbs, and binding ingredients. Form uniform spherical shapes approximately one inch in diameter.
- Warm a skillet with neutral cooking oil over medium-high temperature. Carefully brown meatballs on multiple surfaces, ensuring golden exterior while maintaining tender interior. Transfer to clean plate.
- Within the same skillet, activate red curry paste, releasing complex aromatics for 1-2 minutes. Introduce creamy coconut milk, complementing seasonings like soy sauce, subtle sweetness, and vibrant turmeric. Allow liquid to gently reduce and develop rich flavor profile.
- Carefully reintroduce meatballs into simmering fragrant sauce. Allow protein to absorb surrounding flavors and complete cooking process, approximately 10-12 minutes. Ensure internal temperature reaches safe consumption level.
- Enhance dish with bright citrus notes by drizzling fresh lime juice. Scatter freshly chopped cilantro across surface for additional layer of herbal complexity. Present atop fluffy rice or delicate noodles for complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of red curry paste for milder or spicier results.
- Swap ground chicken with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour to make the recipe celiac-friendly and lower in carbs.
- Create a meal prep-friendly version by preparing meatballs and sauce separately, storing them in airtight containers for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg