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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs for Quick Flavorful Bites

Enjoy quick, flavorful bites with these Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs, packed with spices and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or substitute with turkey or tofu
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs use gluten-free for GF version
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste adjust for heat preference
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger ground ginger works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce or substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 large Beaten Egg or replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro can substitute with green onions or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk optional; or use chicken broth
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter or use almond butter as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for vegan alternative
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water to adjust sauce thickness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. While baking, whisk together all dipping sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  6. Remove meatballs from the oven, cool slightly, garnish with green onions, and serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender and space them appropriately on the baking sheet.

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