{"id":"32fdb0d1-c784-49e9-bdd0-9213cb1f86f9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/32fdb0d1-c784-49e9-bdd0-9213cb1f86f9","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a62770459/coconut-curry-chicken-meatballs-recipe/","title":"Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs","description":"This coconut curry meatballs combine ginger-garlic meatballs and a spicy red curry coconut sauce, all served over white rice.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 large egg","item":"large egg","quantity":1},{"text":"1 lb. ground chicken","item":"ground chicken","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/4 c. chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping","item":"chopped fresh basil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for topping"},{"text":"2 scallions, thinly sliced, divided","item":"scallions, thinly sliced","quantity":2,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 red serrano chile, finely chopped, divided","item":"red serrano chile, finely chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided","item":"garlic, finely chopped","quantity":6,"unit":"clove","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 (2\") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, divided","item":"(2\") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"3 tbsp. red curry paste, divided","item":"red curry paste","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 tsp. fish sauce","item":"fish sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided","item":"reduced-sodium soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"2 tbsp. neutral oil","item":"neutral oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 medium carrot, peeled, grated","item":"medium carrot, peeled","quantity":1,"preparation":"grated"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground coriander","item":"ground coriander","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (14-oz.) can coconut milk","item":"(14-oz.) can coconut milk","quantity":1},{"text":"2 tsp. honey","item":"honey","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed","item":"frozen spinach","quantity":10,"unit":"oz","preparation":"thawed"},{"text":"1 tbsp. fresh lime juice","item":"fresh lime juice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Cooked white rice, for serving","item":"Cooked white rice, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large bowl, combine egg, chicken, basil, half of scallions, half of chile, half of garlic, half of ginger, and 1 Tbsp. curry paste. Add fish sauce and 1 tsp. soy sauce; season with salt and stir to combine. Scoop mixture into 18 portions (about 2 Tbsp. each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until cold, 5 to 10 minutes. Roll meatballs into a more uniform shape, then freeze 5 minutes more."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large stainless steel skillet over medium heat, heat oil and swirl to coat pan. Arrange meatballs in skillet in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into a meatball registers 165°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate."},{"number":3,"text":"Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook carrots, stirring occasionally and seasoning with a pinch of salt, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add remaining scallions, chile, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add coriander and remaining 2 Tbsp. curry paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until paste starts to darken, 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with broth, then stir in coconut milk and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in spinach, lime juice, and remaining 1 tsp. soy sauce. Return meatballs to sauce to heat through. Top with basil. Serve with rice alongside."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:06:01.498171+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:06:01.498171+00:00"}