Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
15 meatballs
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Calories
68 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs
Description
This recipe combines ground chicken with finely minced green onions, grated ginger, garlic, and lemongrass to infuse the meatballs with characteristic Thai-inspired aromas. Lime zest adds brightness, while panko breadcrumbs and an egg hold the mixture together for proper shaping. Salt seasons the blend evenly.
Once shaped into 2-tablespoon-sized balls, the meatballs are baked at 350°F until largely cooked through, then coated with sweet chili sauce that caramelizes during additional baking. This glaze provides a balance of sweetness and mild heat that complements the subtler spices in the meatballs. The baking method yields tender meatballs without frying, offering a convenient hands-off approach.
These meatballs can be served with extra sweet chili sauce for dipping and work well as finger food or part of a meal. The flavor profile offers a blend of fresh herbs and gentle spice typical of Thai recipes. Ground turkey or pork may be substituted if preferred, maintaining similar texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 green onions end trimmed, finely minced
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 lime zested
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8x8 pan with nonstick spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl add ground chicken, green onions, egg, lime zest, panko breadcrumbs, cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and salt.
- Using your hands or a large spoon mix together until combined.
- Shape into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and add to the prepared dish.
- Add to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and baste the top of the meatballs with sweet chili sauce.
- Add back to the oven and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked and the sweet chili sauce is sticky.
- When fully cooked, remove from the oven and serve with additional sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You may substitute ground turkey or ground pork instead of chicken according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 15meatballs | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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