Description
These One-Pan Thai Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken meatballs with a creamy coconut curry sauce and colorful vegetables. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1-2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small yellow onion or 1/2 large, sliced
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, sliced diagonally
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- Remaining lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Cook Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and cook in a skillet until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, ginger, carrots, bell pepper, and snap peas until slightly tender.
- Add Sauce: Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, and lime juice. Simmer and then return meatballs to the skillet.
- Simmer: Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice, garnished with cilantro and green onions.
Notes
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat in a skillet or microwave when ready to eat.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding water or broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg