Description
If you’re craving something comforting, flavorful, and just a little exotic, these Coconut Chicken Meatballs will become your new favorite. Juicy chicken meatballs are seared until golden and then simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce packed with spices and brightness from lime. It’s a quick dinner idea that feels restaurant-worthy, perfect for easy weeknight meals or impressing guests. Great for healthy snacks, easy dinners, and delicious food ideas that satisfy every craving.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp lime juice
2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, cilantro, salt, and pepper until just combined.
2. Form into 12–14 meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear meatballs on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sauté onion and red bell pepper until soft.
5. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, and paprika. Stir for 1 minute.
6. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Add lime juice, season with salt and pepper.
8. Return meatballs to skillet and simmer covered for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
9. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve over rice.
10. Enjoy warm with naan, veggies, or salad.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture; this keeps them tender and juicy.
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for the creamiest sauce.
Add lime juice at the end to keep the flavor bright and fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 120