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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

These Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs are quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making them a perfect meal for any night of the week.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 15 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 68

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 green onions, finely minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 lime, zested
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemongrass
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×8 pan with nonstick spray, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl add ground chicken, green onions, egg, lime zest, panko breadcrumbs, cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and salt. Mix together until combined.
  3. Shape into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and add to the prepared dish.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and baste the top of the meatballs with sweet chili sauce.
  6. Add back to the oven and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked and the sweet chili sauce is sticky.
  7. When fully cooked, remove from the oven and serve with additional sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSodium: 235mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Customize with different proteins or add spices for personal flavor. Pair with rice or a salad for a complete meal.

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