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Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken Meatballs


  • Author: Stephanie
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
    • 1 lb ground chicken

    • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

    • 1 egg

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1/2 tsp salt

    • 1/4 tsp black pepper

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    For the sauce:

    • 1 cup coconut milk

    • 2 tbsp lime juice

    • 1 tsp lime zest

    • 1 tsp soy sauce or fish sauce

    • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated

    • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

    • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

    • In a bowl, mix ground chicken, panko, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 1–1.5 inch meatballs.

    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs 2–3 min per side. (Alternatively, bake meatballs 12–15 min.)

    • In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce/fish sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5 min.

    • Add browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer 5–7 min until cooked through.

    • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Adjust lime juice for more tangy flavor.

  • Can add a handful of spinach or bell peppers to the sauce for extra color and nutrition.

  • These meatballs freeze well for future meals.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400