Description
These Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are bursting with vibrant Thai flavors and are incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious appetizer, they promise to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken (93% lean)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Optional: 1 small grated carrot
- Optional: 1/2 finely chopped red bell pepper
- Optional: 2 finely chopped scallions
- Parchment paper for lining the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the red curry paste, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. If using, add the optional finely chopped or grated vegetables.
- Add the ground chicken, egg, and breadcrumbs to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
- Using your hands, gently mix all the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll each portion into uniform meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden brown, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For optional browning, turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let them rest for a minute or two before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the meatballs tender. Test the seasoning by cooking a small piece of the mixture before forming all the meatballs. Fresh ingredients like ginger, garlic, and lime juice will enhance the flavor significantly.