Keep it juicy
Cook the chicken or turkey until just done, then let it rest briefly before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.
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Flavorful Thai Coconut Chicken Meatballs
Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy, flavorful Thai red curry coconut sauce. Paired with rice and broccoli for the ultimate high-protein, cozy meal. Easy, nutritious, and full of bold flavors\!
Total time45 min
Calories480 kcal
Protein43g
Serves4
Step by step
Method
- 01
Prepare Meatballs: In a bowl, mix chicken mince with breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, parsley, spring onion, chili, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
- 02
Cook Meatballs: Heat a pan with a little olive oil and cook the meatballs on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
- 03
Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté garlic & ginger paste, curry paste, and spring onion for a minute.
- 04
Simmer Sauce: Add coconut milk, chicken broth, sliced red pepper, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 05
Combine: Return meatballs to the pan and simmer on low for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked through.
- 06
Serve: Serve over cooked rice with a side of steamed broccoli and spoon the sauce on top.
Useful, not complicated
Gabriela's tips
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Make the grain ahead
Cook the rice, quinoa or couscous in advance and chill it promptly to make assembly faster on a busy day.
Useful for tomorrow
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container; add a splash of water when reheating to bring the texture back.
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