Description
Coconut Chicken Meatballs are a tropical delight that combines the tender juiciness of chicken with creamy coconut flavor. These flavorful meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, served alongside sweet chili sauce for dipping. Easy to make and bursting with freshness, they bring a taste of paradise to your table that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ginger, coconut milk, breadcrumbs, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, brush meatballs with a little coconut milk before baking. - Feel free to customize with herbs or spices like cilantro or cumin for added depth.