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Thai Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce

Savory chicken meatballs tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut-red curry sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste (for meatballs)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste (for sauce)
  • 14 ounce coconut milk 1 can
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for sauce, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for sauce, or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon red curry paste, breadcrumbs, the egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir just until evenly combined without overmixing.
  • Form the mixture into small 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • While the meatballs bake, heat the sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook 1 tablespoon red curry paste for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan; stir and simmer for about 5 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Transfer the baked meatballs into the sauce and gently toss to coat evenly, warming together for 1–2 minutes.
  • Serve hot garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Spatula or spoon

Notes

  • Adjust spice by increasing or decreasing red curry paste or red pepper flakes.
  • Prepare meatballs and sauce separately for make-ahead convenience.
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • The meatballs and sauce freeze well for meal prep.