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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

These Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are packed with vibrant flavors and are quick to make. Perfect for a comforting meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound ground chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste Adds iconic Thai flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances fragrance.
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated Adds zing to the dish.
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce Provides umami and depth.
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a GF option.
  • 1 egg Acts as a binder.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • cooking spray or oil for baking Olive oil is a great choice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray or lightly oiling it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, red curry paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, optionally with jasmine rice or a fresh salad.

Notes

For best results, use cold hands to form the meatballs. Feel free to modify the recipe by adding herbs or spices according to your taste. Cooked meatballs can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.