Thai Chicken Zucchini Meatballs in Coconut Curry
The perfect any night of the week dinner, served over rice, and made in under 30 minutes - YUM!
Servings: 4
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 small)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon grated, ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- 2 teaspoons tamari/soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14-ounce) coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- basil and limes, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Add the chicken, zucchini, green onions, 1 shallot, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 clove garlic, cayenne, a pinch of pepper, and 2 teaspoons tamari/soy sauce to a bowl. Mix to combine. Coat your hands with oil, and roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-16 meatballs). 2. Heat a large skillet with sides over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the meatballs. Sear until crisp, 4-5 minutes, turning them 2-3 times. Move to a plate.3. To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 shallot, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of ginger, the bell peppers, butter, and curry paste. Cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and 3 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce. Slide the meatballs into the curry sauce. Simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are cooked through, 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro4. Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice with a squeeze of fresh lime, some fresh basil, and/or green onions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal
