Description
If you’re looking for a flavorful and healthy dish that’s quick to prepare, try these Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs. Infused with traditional Thai ingredients like red curry paste and ginger, these meatballs are baked for a crispy exterior while remaining juicy inside. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as party appetizers, they offer versatility and taste in every bite. Serve them with a delicious peanut dipping sauce for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, red curry paste, garlic, ginger, beaten egg, cilantro, and lime juice until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: APPETIZERS
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg