Easy Thai Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and simple dish that combines ground chicken with aromatic herbs and spices, served with a delicious sweet chili sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:22 minutes
Total Time:37 minutes
Yield:20-24 meatballs 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Thai
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce (for the sauce)
2 tbsp soy sauce (for the sauce)
1 tbsp lime juice (for the sauce)
1 tbsp honey (for the sauce)
1 tsp sesame oil (for the sauce)
1 clove garlic, minced (for the sauce)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (for the sauce)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Make the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Shape the meatballs. Form the mixture into about 20–24 small meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach 165°F in the center.
Make the sauce. While the meatballs cook, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 2–3 minutes.
Coat the meatballs. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and gently toss until thoroughly coated.
Garnish with sliced green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
These meatballs are great served over jasmine rice or tucked into lettuce cups.
They can also be served as an appetizer with extra sweet chili sauce for dipping.