Description
Coconut Chicken Meatballs deliver a tropical flavor experience that will transport you straight to the beach. These golden, juicy meatballs are infused with creamy coconut and aromatic spices, making them perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine chicken, garlic, coconut milk, breadcrumbs, egg, and cilantro. Pulse until mixed but still chunky.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, mix soy sauce and lime juice in a bowl.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with sauce alongside jasmine rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg