Description
Delicious and easy-to-make baked chicken meatballs infused with red curry and ginger, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red curry paste, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, mixing gently.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with cilantro or lime, and enjoy warm as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding chopped herbs or adjusting the spice level. These meatballs can also be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: meatballs, Thai food, baked chicken, quick recipes, appetizer