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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are a delicious fusion of flavors that will elevate your dining experience. These tender meatballs, infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro, are baked to perfection and coated in a sweet-savory sauce that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer, they offer a healthier alternative to fried options without compromising on taste. Serve them over rice, toss them into salads, or enjoy them on their own with a zesty dipping sauce. This versatile dish is sure to become a family favorite!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, cilantro, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and fish sauce until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan; simmer until thickened.
  6. Toss baked meatballs in the sauce or serve it on the side.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg