Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs
Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are a mouthwatering fusion of tender ground chicken and vibrant Thai spices, baked to perfection for a healthier alternative to traditional meatballs. Each bite is packed with flavor and can elevate any meal, making them ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve these delightful meatballs as a main dish alongside rice or as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ginger, garlic, green onions, and curry paste. Mix well with your hands.
- With wet hands, form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm coconut milk and lime juice until slightly thickened.
- Serve the meatballs drizzled with the coconut-lime sauce and garnish with additional green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg