Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs has all the flavors of your favorite Thai dishes! The chicken meatballs are moist and packed with flavor, enhancing the smooth curry sauce.
Easy Curry Chicken Meatballs
Imagine that- the food blogger mom has ran out of the kitchen staples, and I had to make do. I opened my cabinets and stared blankly at the few remaining ingredients (and brain cells) I had left. You know it’s bad when you don’t even have bread crumbs.
With the last remaining ingredients, I could gather, I decided it was time to use some dried curry powder I kept hidden in the back of my spice cabinet. This dinner completely revitalized my palate and impressed me even more when there were ZERO leftovers!
These creamy curry chicken meatballs were amazing because they were bite-sized AND packed with tons of flavor and a vegetable! It has a delicious and smooth tasting curry that anyone can enjoy.
I had to smack a few hands away from my pan when the meatballs came out of the oven. Fair warning- these are damn good.
Creamy Curry Chicken Meatballs
These chicken meatballs were quick to throw together and only took 15 minutes to bake! They are packed with herbs and deliver a seriously delicious bite!
Curry chicken meatball ingredients:
- ground chicken
- 1 carrot
- 1 egg
- bread crumbs
- soy sauce
- coconut milk
- 1 lime
- peanut butter
- curry powder, ground ginger, garlic powder, turmeric, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt
How to make chicken meatballs in curry sauce
- Preheat oven to 400 ° F.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, a shredded carrot, bread crumbs, soy sauce, cilantro, ginger, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and salt.
- Mix the ingredients until everything is combined. Using a tablespoon, measure each meatball and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes.
- In a small pan, heat coconut milk over medium heat. Add lime juice, peanut butter, garlic powder, ground ginger, curry powder, turmeric, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a light boil. Place flour in a strainer, and shake over the pan while stirring to incorporate. Stir the sauce, and continue cooking for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven, serve over rice, and spoon sauce over the dish. Mangia!
Chicken meatballs in creamy coconut curry sauce
How to freeze chicken meatballs?
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, scoop meat into the spoon, roll into balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Give each meatball space, and freeze in a single layer.
- Freeze for 12 hours, then remove the meatballs from the baking sheet and place into a freezer-safe container or plastic bag.
How to reheat curry chicken meatballs?
- Place the desired amount of meatballs for a single serving in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the meatballs for 3 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 ° F. Place meatballs in an oven-safe dish, and heat for 10 minutes.
Curry Chicken Recipe
Other curry recipes:
- Vegan curry ramen
- Chicken tikki masala
- Sweet potato, chickpea, and spinach curry
- Vegan Thai green curry
- Basil chicken with coconut curry
Other Sea Salt Savorings classics:
- 20 Min Vegan Curry Rice bowl is a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner that is packed with flavor and nutrition. Creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices give an authentic flavor and delicious smell.
- Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is tossed with a delectable, tangy sauce and pan roasted cashews. Lemongrass, ginger, and turmeric give this dish a gut healthy, anti inflammatory twist with a delicious bite!
- Vegetarian Poke Bowl is a colorful, crunchy, and down right delicious! Full of crunchy vegetables like asparagus, cauliflower, snap peas, peppers, and carrots, this ten minute meal will be your new go-to dish.
- Vietnamese home made pho is warming, fresh, and so delicious! The aromatic spices enhance all senses in one bowl of soup!
- Lemongass Bahn Mi Chicken Bowl is served with pickled vegetables, pan fried chicken, and fresh herbs. This easy, fresh tasting dish makes for a perfect healthy lunch or dinner!
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Creamy Curry Chicken Meatballs
Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs has all the flavors of your favorite Thai dishes! The chicken meatballs are moist and packed with flavor, enhancing the smooth curry sauce.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 TBS soy sauce
- 1 TBS cilantro
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the curry sauce:
- 1 can coconut milk (full fat) 14 oz.
- 1 TBS peanut butter
- 1/2 lime squeezed
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 TBS flour
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, finely shredded carrot, cilantro, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, red pepper flakes, salt and soy sauce. Mix until combined thoroughly.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, measure out each meatball and roll into a ball. Give each meatball about 1-inch space in between.
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Place meatballs in the oven, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
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While the meatballs are cooking, begin making the sauce. Place a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add coconut milk, lime juice, peanut butter, curry powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Sprinkle flour over the sauce while whisking to combine. Bring to a light boil and allow to cook until meatballs are done.
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When meatballs are done baking, remove from the oven and place them in the saucepan. Stir to combine. Serve and enjoy. Mangia!
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