THAI CHICKEN MEATBALLS

30m
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Add all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
  2. 2Using a cookie scoop or large tablespoon, scoop and roll into uniform balls.
  3. 3In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter.
  4. 4Evenly space meatballs in the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from the pan.
  5. 5Add onion and bell peppers into the pan and saute for 4-5 minutes until soft and fork tender.
  6. 6Add minced garlic, fresh ginger and red curry paste and mix until the onions and peppers are evenly coated.
  7. 7Add coconut milk and soy sauce and mix until well combined, then bring to a simmer.
  8. 8Once simmering, add meatballs back in and simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Prepare the rice while the meatballs finish cooking.
  10. 10Serve the meatballs over rice with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, cilantro, green onion and red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 0.25 cup green onions, diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can unsweetened full fat coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • green onions
  • lime wedge
  • fresh cilantro
  • red pepper flakes
  • Rice

Equipment

large pancookie scooplarge tablespoon

Tips

  • These are dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free (use GF breadcrumbs and soy sauce) so they are adjustable based on your diet.
  • Serve them over rice with a big squeeze of fresh lime juice, cilantro, green onions, red pepper flakes & enjoy!