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Thai Lime Chili Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry

Thai Lime Chili Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry

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SERVINGS: 4 | COOKING TIME: 30 Minutes | CALORIES: 550 per serving

 

Ingredients

1) Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 small zucchini)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 teaspoon Lime Chili Seasoning
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce

For the Coconut Curry:

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 teaspoon Steakhouse Rub and Seasoning

For Serving:

  • Fresh basil
  • Lime wedges
  • Cooked rice
  • Additional green onions (optional)

Instructions

Make the Meatballs:

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, shredded zucchini, green onions, chopped shallot, grated ginger, garlic, Lime Chili Seasoning, black pepper, and tamari. Form into tablespoon-sized meatballs.

Sear the Meatballs: 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs for 4-5 minutes, turning until browned. Transfer to a plate.

Prepare the Coconut Curry: 3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté shallot, garlic, and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Add red bell pepper, butter, Steakhouse Rub and Seasoning, and curry paste. Cook for 2 minutes until combined.

Simmer the Meatballs: 5. Pour in coconut milk and tamari, scraping up any browned bits. Let the sauce simmer, then add the meatballs. Cook for 5 minutes until fully cooked.

Serve: 6. Stir in cilantro. Serve meatballs and coconut curry over rice, garnished with fresh basil, lime wedges, and green onions if desired.

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