Juicy chicken meatballs with a Thai twist! These flavor bombs are rich with ginger, garlic and scallions and swimming in a coconut red curry sauce you'll want to drink.
1tbs.ginger paste or 1" inch piece, peeled + minced
1tbs.liquid or coconut aminos
6scallions/chivesminced
1tsp.salt
1tsp.pepper
coconut red curry sauce
1red bell peppersliced thinly
1shallotminced
1tbs.liquid or coconut aminoscan sub soy sauce if not GF
1clovegarlicminced
1tbs.ginger paste or 1" inch piece, peeled + minced
2tbs.red curry pasteI use Thai Kitchen brand
115-oz. canlight coconut milk
chopped cilantrofor serving
2tbs.oilflavorless like avocado, canola, etc. if possible
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for meatballs except the ground chicken and panko. Use a fork to break up the egg and combine.
Add ground chicken first, using one hand to smoosh together and mix. Sprinkle in the panko with your other clean hand and combine. Be careful not to over-mix.
Line a cooking sheet with foil and spray lightly. Using a small ice cream scoop or round tablespoon, measure out 2 tablespoons of mix to create meatball. Place onto sheet and repeat - you should have 15-16 meatballs.
In a deep-sided skillet, heat two tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Place meatballs into skillet, spacing at least an inch away from one another. Work in batches if necessary.
Brown the meatballs for 2 minutes on one side, then using tongs carefully turn over to brown another 2 minutes. Then remove meatballs from pan and set onto plate.
In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced bell pepper, shallot and 1 tbs. liquid aminos, cooking for 2-3 minutes. Scrap up any brown parts in the pan with a wooden spoon. Add in the minced garlic, ginger and red curry paste. Cook for another minute, then add coconut milk. Use a whisk to combine.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then nestle all of the browned chicken meatballs into the sauce - it's okay if they're cozy. Let the meatballs cook through, about 5-7 more minutes! Top with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Keyword chicken, coconut milk, ground chicken, meat sauce, meatballs, red bell pepper, red curry paste