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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs Perfect for Quick Dinners

These Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs offer a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can be substituted with turkey or lean pork
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free panko for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust for desired spice level
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh garlic for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Substitute with soy sauce if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari is a great gluten-free alternative
  • 1 large Beaten Egg Essential for binding
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Do not skip
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk Optional
For the Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Make gluten-free with tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Red Curry Paste Adjust to spice preference
  • 2-4 tablespoons Warm Water Adjust for desired consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, red curry paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, beaten egg, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and coconut milk if using.
  3. Scoop about a tablespoon of the chicken mixture and roll it into a 1-inch meatball. Place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Prepare the peanut dipping sauce by whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red curry paste, and warm water until smooth.
  6. After 20 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven. Serve warm with the peanut dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the ingredients to keep meatballs tender. Adjust spice and moisture levels to personal preference.

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