Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs
Discover the delightful fusion of flavors with these Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs. Perfectly baked to a crispy golden brown, these meatballs are infused with aromatic Thai spices, including red curry paste, ginger, and garlic. Not only are they healthier than traditional fried options, but they’re also incredibly easy to prepare—making them an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering. Serve them with a zesty peanut sauce or on a bed of rice for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, Thai red curry paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, beaten egg, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture and form into balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg