Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs
by: claire cary
These Thai chicken curry meatballs are a high protein and easy to make dinner recipe that are packed with flavor and gluten free. Serve with rice, noodles or roasted veggies for a paleo dinner!
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 3 tablespoons finely diced cilantro
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Curry Sauce
- 1 15 ounce can full fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce/tamari
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teapoon black pepper
Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- Juice from 1 lemon or lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for the meatballs, aside from the oil, in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop or about 1 1/2 tablespoons and roll into balls. If the mixture is sticking, it helps to get your hands slightly wet. You should end up with about 24 meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once warm, add the meatballs and fry on each side for about 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients for the curry sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the meatballs are cooked and golden brown, add in the sauce and simmer for about 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and coat the meatballs.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the yogurt sauce. If you want it thinner, whisk in about 1-2 tablespoons of water.
- Serve with fresh rice, cauliflower rice, rice noodles etc and fresh cilantro, the yogurt sauce and chopped peanuts on top.
Notes
Some Thai curry pastes are much spicer than others, I used the brand Thai kitchen which is fairly mild. If you use a different brand, just start with a smaller amount and adjust as needed so it doesn't get too spicy!
Sub the greek yogurt for your favorite dairy free coconut yogurt for a dairy free option. I also love the Kite Hill Greek style yogurt for this! Just be sure to use plain and nothing sweetened or with vanilla.
Serving: 6meatballs / Calories: 321kcal / Carbohydrates: 11g / Protein: 23g / Fat: 19g / Fiber: 1g / Sugar: 6g
