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Thai Chicken Meatballs
These Thai Chicken Meatballs are made with ground chicken, aromatic garlic and ginger, green onions, the zest of a lime, a hint of chili, and a fresh pop of cilantro. Whether you're hosting a gathering or just craving something beyond the ordinary, that is what's fantastic about these Thai Chicken Meatballs - their versatility. They can be a party snack, an appetizer, or part of a main meal!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 30 meatballs
Calories: 33 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 3 green onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1½ tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 red chillies
- 1 cup fresh cilantro , stems and leaves
- zest of a lime
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Cut the root and the dark ends off the green onions. Then, roughly chop them into 3-4 pieces each.3 green onions
- Add them to the food processor, peeled garlic and grated ginger.4 cloves garlic1½ tbsp grated ginger
- Cut the ends off the chilies and add them to the processor.2 red chillies
- Blitz the mix until you have a roughly chopped mixture.
- Add the coriander, lime zest and salt.1 cup fresh cilantro zest of a lime¾ teaspoon salt
- Blitz again until you have a finely chopped mixture.
- Add the chicken mince and pulse chop until just combined.1 lb / 500 g ground chicken
- Fill a bowl with water and dip your hands in.
- Remove about a ½ tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a small ball.
- Place the ball on a lined baking sheet and repeat. (and repeat......)
- Once you have finished, heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the meatballs in batches. Keep that pan on medium-high heat and cook them for 3-4 minutes, rolling them about the pan to cook on all sides and prevent them from sticking or burning. After 3 minutes, remove a ball and cut it open to check there is no pink.2 tablespoon oil
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If you make the balls bigger, they will need extra cooking time.
- They can be served hot or at room temperature.
- If you make the balls bigger, they will need extra cooking time.
- They can be served hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
33kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
77IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.