Ginger Green Curry Chicken Meatballs
These green curry chicken meatballs feature tender chicken meatballs simmered in the most amazing gingery green curry sauce. Serve over a pile of hot rice with lots of fresh cilantro and lime!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 297kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Green Curry Sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot rice and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Chicken Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, panko, and egg. Gently knead until combined and form into 1-in meatballs.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and swirl pan to evenly coat. Add meatballs to pan and sear on all sides, turning occasionally with a tongs until meatballs are golden brown. Transfer meatballs to a clean plate and set aside.
Green Curry Sauce
- Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic, and curry paste and saute several minutes until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, agave, and soy sauce to skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add meatballs, cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer 10-15 minutes until meatballs register 165F.
- Remove meatballs from heat and add basil, and cilantro. Season curry with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over rice with lime wedges for squeezing over top. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store meatballs in refrigerator up to 6 days. Meatballs may also be frozen up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs (calculated without rice) | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1367mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg