Little Chef
Satay-Inspired Chicken Meatballs by Jamievespamsrd
Tender baked chicken meatballs served in a rich, flavorful coconut-peanut sauce for a perfect weeknight meal.
Serves: 4Prep: 15 minCook: 25 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp thai red curry paste
- 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
- 13.5 oz lite coconut milk
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, egg, green onion, ginger, garlic powder, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until combined and form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Arrange meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden.
- While baking, heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced ginger, garlic, curry paste, and turmeric, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk in coconut milk, peanut butter, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in lime juice, then add the baked meatballs to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with pickled red onion, cilantro, extra green onion, and chili crunch.
Inspired by instagram.com