Description
A comforting recipe for Coconut Chicken Meatballs that brings together tropical flavors and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping scallions, garlic, ginger, and mushrooms finely. Gather your herbs and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, coconut milk, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped mushrooms, garlic, ginger, scallions, cilantro, and the spices. Mix gently until well combined.
- Lightly grease your hands and shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, placing them on a baking sheet.
- For baking, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden. For frying, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sauce, or over rice.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better binding. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Meatballs, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Favorite, Asian Cuisine