Ingredients
Let’s dive into what you’ll need to whip up this flavorful dish. These ingredients are pantry-friendly and can be easily swapped to suit what’s on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, for extra depth)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving
If you’re missing any of these, don’t stress! Ground turkey can replace chicken, and if you’re out of fish sauce, a splash of soy sauce will work wonders too.
Instructions
Ready to get cooking? Here’s how you can bring these Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs to life in your own kitchen:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and half of the curry powder. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, placing them on a plate as you go. Pro tip: Dampen your hands with water to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and red bell pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, remaining curry powder, and fish sauce. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over a bed of rice.
Cooking with love means sometimes you need to adjust the heat or add a splash of water if the sauce thickens too quickly. Trust your instincts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs, recipe, cooking, food
