Description
Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are a delightful fusion of flavors that transform ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish. Infused with fragrant herbs, ginger, and a hint of spice, these meatballs are perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. They’re quick to prepare and can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Serve them with rice or noodles, and watch everyone come back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 egg
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, red curry paste, egg, lime juice, and soy sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional: Whisk together soy sauce and Sriracha for dipping while meatballs bake.
- Serve with steamed rice or zoodles and drizzle with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg