Chicken Meatballs in Green Curry Sauce
on Dec 09, 2021, Updated May 26, 2025
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Homemade chicken meatballs are served in a creamy coconut milk green curry sauce spiced up with fresh ginger, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro, and Thai basil.
For this one-pan Chicken Meatballs in Green Curry Sauce, ground chicken meatballs are seared off before being added to the sauce.
With a can of coconut milk, some fresh spices and herbs, and a jar of green curry is a quick and easy way to pack a ton of flavor.
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This is a great recipe to make when you’re in a dinnertime rut and looking to liven up your weeknight meals.
In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a cozy meal on the table that is sure to wow everyone. Enjoy!
Ingredients for Green Curry Chicken Meatballs
- Ground Chicken: Ground chicken is one of the easiest proteins to have on hand, and it is a standby in my kitchen. You can also use ground turkey or even pork.
- Ginger and Garlic: These flavor enhancers are used in the meatballs and the sauce.
- Egg: Eggs help keep the meatballs juicy and binded. I haven’t tried an egg replacement, but let me know if you do.
- Green Curry Paste: Green curry paste is known to be a bit more fragrant than its red counterpart because it uses fresh rather than dried chilies.
Spiciness Tip
There are a lot of different brands of curry paste on the market today, which can vary in levels of spiciness, so pick one that’s suitable for you and your family. Thai Kitchen is usually pretty mild.
- Full-Fat Coconut Milk: The base of any good curry is the coconut milk sauce. Be sure to use canned coconut milk and shake it up well before adding it to the pan.
- Broth: Chicken bone broth or stock adds additional flavor and enriches the silky, creamy sauce.
- Veggies: You can really use what you have here. Broccoli and carrots add color, but zucchini, mushrooms, snap peas, or frozen peas would also work.
- Lemongrass: Often used in curries as well as Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, lemongrass adds a distinct, floral-like flavor and aroma to the dish. You should be able to find it in the produce section. If you can’t get hold of it, feel free to leave it out.
- Herbs: Chopped cilantro and Thai basil (or regular basil) enhance the flavor and add freshness to the dish.
- Cashews: For a bit of crunch, I like to sprinkle some raw or toasted cashews over each serving. Feel free to omit or swap for another nut like peanuts.
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Pin ItStep-by-Step Instructions for Green Curry Chicken Meatballs
Make the meatballs
Add the ground chicken, fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, egg, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix with your hands until well combined. Note, the mixture will be loose.
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Roll the meatballs into rounds (about 2 to 3 tablespoons of mixture each) and sear on each side in coconut oil for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
Remove the meatballs and set aside.
Make the sauce
To the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil. Once the oil is melted, add the onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the curry paste and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, bone broth, carrots, broccoli, and lemongrass and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and add the meatballs back to the pan. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of cilantro and 1/2 cup of Thai basil.
Plate and garnish with cashews, cilantro, Thai basil, and green onion. Enjoy!
More Curry Recipes You’ll Love:
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- Thai Red Curry with Chicken
- Viral One Pot Green Curry Chicken and Rice
- Sheet Pan Curry Chicken and Veggies
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CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN GREEN CURRY SAUCE
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, diced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, for searing
Curry Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons green curry paste
- (1) 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup chicken bone broth (or stock)
- 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds (about ¼-inch thick)
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- Lemongrass, lightly crushed and cut into thirds
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup Thai basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes:
- Cilantro
- Thai basil or regular basil
- Cashews
- Green onions
Instructions
Make the Meatballs:
- Add the ground chicken, fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, egg, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix with your hands until well combined. Note, the mixture will be loose.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Roll the meatballs into rounds (about 2 to 3 tablespoons of mixture each) and sear on each side in coconut oil for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- To the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil. Once the oil is melted, add the onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the curry paste and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, bone broth, carrots, broccoli, and lemongrass and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and add the meatballs back to the pan. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of cilantro and ½ cup of Thai basil.
- Plate and garnish with cashews, cilantro, Thai basil, and green onion. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! do you have any recommendations for what green curry to get? Were you able to find all the ingredients at whole foods?
thanks!
Hi! I like Mikes Organic Foods! I usually find it as Whole Foods and was able to find all the other ingredients there as well.
I love this recipe!!!!!
You are the best!! <3