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Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

Savory Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs for Easy Family Dinners

These Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are a quick and flavorful dinner option, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs use gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste adjust for spice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic fresh recommended
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger fresh gives best taste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce swap with soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 large egg a flax egg works for vegan
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro green onions can stand in
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh recommended
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk optional
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon honey agave syrup can be used for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste adjust for preferred spice
  • 1/4 cup warm water to adjust sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, red curry paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, beaten egg, cilantro, lime juice, and coconut milk, if using. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Dampen your hands slightly and roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs, placing them on the baking sheet with space in between.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While meatballs bake, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red curry paste, and warm water in a bowl to make the dipping sauce.
  6. Once cooked, remove meatballs from the oven, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for future meals.

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