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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

Savor Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce

These Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are a tasty, simple dish infused with Thai flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Substitute with turkey or pork for variation
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust for desired heat level
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Fresh enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Soy sauce can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 large Beaten Egg Flax egg can be used for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Lime zest for extra freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is optimal
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk Substitute with vegetable broth for lighter meatballs
For the Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Creamy or crunchy
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup for vegan alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Water Adjust for desired thickness
  • 1 tablespoon Red Curry Paste Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven: Adjust your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  3. Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Prepare Dipping Sauce: Whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
  6. Serve: Garnish meatballs with green onions and serve hot with the peanut dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra lime juice over meatballs for brightness.

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