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Thai Chicken Meatball Curry with Jasmine Rice

Thai Chicken Meatball Curry with Jasmine Rice

Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy Thai red curry sauce and served over fragrant jasmine rice. A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that feels like takeout at home.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500g ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1.5 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Sliced red chili (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if needed.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onion, soy sauce, panko, and egg until just combined. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Shape the mixture into meatballs and sear in skillet until browned on all sides.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Set meatballs aside. In the same skillet, sauté red curry paste, then stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Return meatballs to the pan and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
  6. Finishing Touches: Add lime juice, stir gently, and taste for seasoning.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve meatballs and curry over jasmine rice. Garnish with cilantro and sliced chili if desired.

Notes

  • Wet your hands when shaping meatballs to prevent sticking.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture and flavor.
  • Chill meatball mixture for easier shaping and juicier results.
  • For extra spice, add fresh Thai chili slices to the sauce.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 590
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: thai curry, chicken meatballs, jasmine rice, red curry, coconut curry, easy thai dinner