Description
Tender and flavorful meatballs made with ground chicken, coconut milk, and spices, served over rice for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger, fresh
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 1 small Yellow onion
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1 can Coconut milk, full-fat
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Curry powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
For Serving
- 2 cups Rice, cooked
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, grated ginger, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped onion, egg, chicken broth, coconut milk, lime juice, black pepper, curry powder, paprika, and salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Add breadcrumbs to the mixture and fold gently until incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the meatballs over cooked rice.
Notes
If your mixture feels too wet, add a tablespoon or two more breadcrumbs. If too dry, a splash more broth. Cool leftovers to room temperature within an hour and refrigerate, or freeze formed meatballs for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food