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Thai Chicken Meatballs

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These Thai Chicken Meatballs are flavorful, juicy, and ready in just 35 minutes. Packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and ginger, and finished in a savory-sweet Thai-inspired sauce, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or party appetizer.

Ingredients

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes or sriracha (to taste)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, fish sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Roll into 1–1.5 inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. While baking, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, lime juice, honey, garlic, and chili flakes in a skillet. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Add chopped red bell pepper or carrot for texture in the meatballs.
  • For creamy sauce, stir in a splash of coconut milk.
  • Double the chili flakes or add Thai red curry paste for extra heat.
  • Serve with jasmine rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.
  • Freeze raw or cooked meatballs for up to 2 months.

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