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Asian-Style Chicken Meatball Curry

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A vibrant and savory dish featuring succulent chicken meatballs simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or 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 oz) coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Basil and limes for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded zucchini, chopped green onions, 1 chopped shallot, 2 teaspoons of grated ginger, 1 clove of grated garlic, cayenne pepper, a pinch of black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of tamari or soy sauce. Mix this all together until thoroughly combined.
  2. With lightly oiled hands, form the mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Carefully place the meatballs in the hot oil and sear until they develop a crisp, golden crust—about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Once seared, transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the remaining chopped shallot, grated garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, sliced bell peppers, butter, and the Thai red curry paste. Sauté until fragrant—about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the can of coconut milk and the remaining 3 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce.
  7. Return the seared meatballs to the skillet and allow them to simmer gently—about 5 minutes.
  8. Before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve the meatball curry over rice with lime wedges, basil leaves, and extra green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the ground chicken before forming the meatballs. Adjust the heat level by varying cayenne pepper and red curry paste.

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