Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

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Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

Stir in spinach, lime juice, and remaining 1 tsp. soy sauce. Return meatballs to sauce to heat through. Top with basil. Serve with rice alongside.

Ingredients :

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 red serrano chile, finely chopped, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
  • 1 piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. red curry paste, divided
  • 2 tsp. fish sauce
  • 2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. neutral oil
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled, grated
  • 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions :

  1. In a large bowl, combine egg, chicken, basil, half of scallions, half of chile, half of garlic, half of ginger, and 1 Tbsp. curry paste. Add fish sauce and 1 tsp. soy sauce; season with salt and stir to combine. Scoop mixture into 18 portions (about 2 Tbsp. each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until cold, 5 to 10 minutes. Roll meatballs into a more uniform shape, then freeze 5 minutes more.
  2. In a large stainless steel skillet over medium heat, heat oil and swirl to coat pan. Arrange meatballs in skillet in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into a meatball registers 165°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook carrots, stirring occasionally and seasoning with a pinch of salt, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add remaining scallions, chile, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add coriander and remaining 2 Tbsp. curry paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until paste starts to darken, 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with broth, then stir in coconut milk and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach, lime juice, and remaining 1 tsp. soy sauce. Return meatballs to sauce to heat through. Top with basil. Serve with rice alongside.