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Thai Chicken Meatballs

The flavors of these Thai meatballs are unforgettable. Sweet chili sauce, cilantro, ginger, and garlic are just some of the ingredients that make these simple homemade meatballs so tasty!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Thai , American

Ingredients

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • sliced green onion cilantro, and/or sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Make the Meatballs
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced cilantro, minced garlic, and grated ginger and mix until combined.
  3. Drizzle the sesame oil over a large rimmed baking sheet pan and spread it over the entire pan with your hands
  4. Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons the mixture and roll the into smooth balls. (I like to coat my hands with oil will help keep the mixture from sticking while rolling).
  5. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet about 1” apart.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the internal temperature is 165° F with a meat thermometer.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, add the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of water and stir combine. (add another tablespoon of water if you'd like it thinner)
  2. Add the hot chicken meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat completely.
  3. Garnish with sliced green onion, cilantro, or sesame seeds.
  4. Serve them over brown or white rice with a favorite vegetable like broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or zucchini.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey, ground pork, or ground beef if desired. Add finely sliced green onions to the mixture. Use ginger paste found in the produce department instead of fresh ginger is desired. Make them spicier by adding sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 851mg (35%) Potassium 671mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 83IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 851mg 35%
Potassium 671mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 83IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.