Here’s a cozy, flavorful recipe for Thai-Inspired Coconut Chicken Meatballs — a dish that balances creamy coconut milk with zesty lime, fresh herbs, and a gentle kick of spice:
🥥 Thai-Inspired Coconut Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small piece fresh ginger, grated (about 1 tsp)
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce if preferred)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- Juice of ½ lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish