Thai Red Curry Chicken Meatballs

Name: Thai Red Curry Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces ground chicken; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon ginger (minced); 1 whole egg; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped); ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon ginger (minced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1-2 tablespoons concentrated red curry paste (depending on how spicy you want the sauce to be); 3/4 cup coconut milk; 1 teaspoon sriracha; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon lime juice

July 27, 2021
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Thai Red Curry Chicken Meatballs. A quick, low carb, and low-calorie weeknight dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to make. These Thai curry meatballs are also great as an appetizer! Take them to potlucks or have them as a no-fuss meal during the week.

Looking for more Thai recipes to make at home? Try my Pad Thai, Thai Chicken Satay, or my Thai Basil Beef!

I can’t get enough of curry. In soups, chicken, or with vegetables. There’s something very comforting about a nice, warm curry on a cold day.

These chicken meatballs are delicious on their own but the Thai Curry sauce makes them flavor-loaded and AMAZING. This curry is also low in calories and carbs. I used ground chicken which is a really light protein, and baked the meatballs instead of sauteing them in tons of oil. At just 8g net carbs per portion, the majority of the carbs come from the panko breadcrumbs, but you can switch them out for a low carb option (see below) to make them more keto-friendly. Want to make this meal even healthier? Add some veggies! Bok choy, green beans, or bell peppers would go great in this.

This recipe makes a total of 12 large meatballs. Serve them over rice with a veggie to make it a complete meal! On the other hand, they make one of the BEST appetizers. Just make them a little bit smaller and you’ll get about 16 meatballs total. Perfect for sharing!

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Ingredients

The full ingredient list and measurements are listed in the printable recipe below.

Thai Red Curry Chicken Meatballs

Chicken: I used ground chicken in this recipe however ground turkey could also work!
Garlic, ginger & cilantro: Add so much flavor and freshness to the meatballs.
Panko breadcrumbs & egg: Breadcrumbs and egg bind everything together, and help the meatballs hold their shape while cooking
Seasoning: Salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes bring out all of the flavors of these Thai Chicken Meatballs with a kick of heat!

Thai curry sauce

Thai red curry paste: This is essential for that classic Thai red curry flavor!
Coconut milk: Coconut milk adds creaminess and richness to this sauce.
Sriracha: I added just a teaspoon for a bit of heat but feel free to add more to taste.
Garlic, ginger & cilantro: Add so much flavor and freshness to the sauce.
Lime juice: Lime juice adds the perfect amount of acidity and brightness to the dish.

How to make Thai Red Curry Chicken Meatballs

Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil.
In a large bowl add all of the meatball ingredients. Mix to combine, making sure not to over mix.
Next, portion out 12 large meatballs. (Tip: Working with slightly wet hands helps the meatballs from sticking to your hands.)
Place the chicken meatballs on the oiled baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes or until caramelized on the outside and cooked through. Make sure to flip halfway through cooking.

Thai curry sauce

While the meatballs are cooking, make the red curry sauce!

Start by heating the oil in a small saucepan.
Secondly add the garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute, and then add in curry paste and cook for an additional minute.
Whisk in coconut milk and continue whisking until thick. Take the pan off the heat because sometimes coconut milk can curdle in high heat.
Stir in the Sriracha, pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, cilantro, and lime juice, and set the sauce aside until the meatballs have finished cooking.
When the chicken meatballs are ready, remove them from the oven and toss them in the Thai Red Curry Sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Can I make these Thai meatballs gluten-free?

Absolutely! Simply substitute the panko breadcrumbs for gluten-free breadcrumbs or flax meal.

Are these Thai red curry meatballs low carb?

Yes, in fact, they are keto-friendly as well with just 8g net carbs per serving. If you want to make them even more low carb, substitute the breadcrumbs for almond flour, and serve over cauliflower rice or with your favorite vegetable.

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Can I use a different kind of meat?

Of course! You can easily substitute the ground chicken for ground turkey to make Thai Turkey Meatballs, or even ground pork would work.

What can I serve these coconut curry chicken meatballs with?

This chicken meatball curry is amazing on its own as a main dish or an appetizer, but I also like to serve it over a simple white rice. Here are a few other suggestions:

Brown rice or wild rice
Cauliflower rice
Fried Rice
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts or Spicy Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Salad
Quinoa

How do I store these chicken curry meatballs?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it in a pot on the stove, or in the oven.

Can I freeze this Thai red curry meatball recipe?

Yes! This meatball curry recipe freezes really well. Just store it after it has completely cooled in an airtight ziplock bag and reheat in a pot on the stove or in the oven. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Perfect for an easy meal prep!

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