Weeknight 30 Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs.
The best summer Weeknight 30 Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs…with spicy mango salsa. This dish incorporates a variety of Thai flavors, all with an abundance of health benefits. It’s a delicious mix of cozy and healthy, and a great way to use up those garden bell peppers and fresh basil. It’s made creamy and extra saucy with coconut milk, spiced with curry paste, and served over steamed rice. Top with spicy mango salsa and toasted coconut for a DELICIOUS quick meal. Best part…all you need for this recipe are pantry ingredients and 30 minutes!
If there’s one thing I love doing, it’s taking something kind of boring, like chicken meatballs, and reinventing the dish to be exciting and extra delicious. Why? I guess I love a good challenge. So much so that I’ve made this a game I play with myself to help keep things fresh and creative. I get bored of things incredibly fast, especially when it comes to food. So challenging myself to reinvent dishes helps to keep things refreshing and fun for me.
What’s the game?
Basically, I just force myself to take a recipe that feels a little boring and completely switch it up. I might mix up the process by making the recipe in the instant pot or on a sheet pan. Or I might combine two cuisines into one. Or maybe even turn something traditionally meat-based into something vegan. Who knows, but I’m always trying to switch things up, even if it’s only a little bit.
And with these meatballs that is definitely the case.
Truth is, I’ve never been someone who has cared for meatballs and red sauce, or really meatballs of any kind. In fact, the word meatball really weirds me out. BUT my oldest brother loves meatballs so much, he’s always asking me to make them.
The other thing Creighton loves? Curry…of any kind, whether it’s Indian or Thai, he just loves curry.
So I thought why not combine his love of meatballs and his love of saucy curry. I know it sounds odd, but stick with here, this curry is good. It’s not like any other chicken curry you’ve ever had. It’s a mix of Thai with a touch of Indian flare. So much flavor, so saucy, creamy, and full of vegetables. All in all, a great healthy dinner that’s flavorful and easy to throw together too.
So here are the details…
The meatballs. I like to cook them in the oven. I know it’s summer, and I know it’s hot, but using the oven is just easier, cleaner, and faster. It also creates the perfect non-dry chicken meatball. I like to use a mix of ground chicken, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. The secret…a touch of Worcestershire sauce, which adds a really delicious, salty, and almost umami-like flavor. You don’t know it’s there, but it adds so much.
There are no eggs and no bread crumbs in these meatballs. I wanted to keep them simple. Really, I just want them to be a base for the coconut curry sauce. Meaning, the meatballs soak up the sauce instead of being the key flavor.
Roll the meat into balls, place them on a baking sheet, and then bake them at a high temp. They will brown on the outside and cook perfectly on the inside.
Meal prep tip: double the meatball recipe, bake them all, then freeze half of the meatballs for another time. You can then easily turn this dinner into a 15 minutes situation since all you’ll need to do is thaw the meatballs and toss them with the sauce. EASY. Additionally, you can use the meatballs for other recipes too!
The sauce. While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce on the stove. It’s pretty simple, but made incredibly flavorful with shallots and ginger. I like to use bell peppers as my vegetable, Thai curry paste to keep things spicy, and canned coconut milk for a super luscious and creamy sauce. I then add a splash of soy sauce and fish sauce for saltiness, then fresh basil or cilantro.
DONE.
If bell peppers are not your favorite, try using broccoli florets or sliced summer squash. Really any vegetable you enjoy will be great here!
Now, toss in the meatballs and let the curry cook for a few minutes to thicken up the sauce. While this is happening, prep the mango salsa, which is simply diced mango, jalapeño, and lime. My favorite.
Serve the curry over steamed rice, top with mango salsa, and toasted coconut. Quick, simple, beyond good, and bonus? This dish is super healthy too! To make this even healthier, you can serve with brown rice, quinoa, or even over cauliflower rice.
Meal prep tip #2: if you like, you can freeze the meatballs and sauce together. Just thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm on the stove until heated through…and now you have a 10 minute dinner. Again, EASY and perfect for back to school/back to work/back to reality. That time of year we are all soon to enter.
So…have I convinced you that these Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs will make a great summer dinner for tonight?
My hope is the answer is YES and that you’re running to the store to pick up any ingredients you might not have on hand. Then head home to make the best summer chicken curry. It’s kind of cozy, but yet lite at the same time. And the bottom line…every last spoonful of this saucy curry is oh so satisfying. You will love it.
If you make these weeknight 30 minute coconut chicken curry meatballs be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Weeknight 30 Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs
Key Ingredient: chicken
This dish incorporates a variety of Thai flavors, all with an abundance of health benefits. Serve over steamed rice and top with spicy mango salsa and toasted coconut. DELICIOUS!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 2 red or orange bell peppers sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14 ounce) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or basil, roughly chopped
- toasted coconut and steamed rice, for serving
Spicy Lime Mango
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 jalapeńo or red Fresno pepper, seeded and chopped
- juice and zest from 1 lime
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Add the chicken, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a bowl. Mix until just combined. Coat your hands with a bit of oil, and roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-20 meatballs) placing them on the prepared baking sheet. The mix will be wet, but it will firm up in the oven. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are crisp and cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, and ginger. Cook until the fragrant and the peppers softened, 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir in the curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir to combine, bring the mixture to a boil. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
5. In a small bowl, combine the mango, jalapeño, lime zest, and lime juice.
6. Serve the meatballs and sauce over bowls of rice topped with toasted coconut, spicy mango, and additional herbs.
Recipe Notes
To Freeze the Meatballs: Bake as directed, then freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer for 2 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or simmer in curry sauce over low heat for 20 minutes, until thawed.
To Freeze the Meatballs in the Sauce: Spoon the meatballs and curry sauce into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm on the stove until heated through, about 15 minutes.
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this is a great weekday meal idea, in fact!
Thank you so much Ruth! xTieghan
Oh my goodness! I’m a sucker for anything curry, and these look amazing! Totally making them soon!
Paige
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Thank you Paige! So happy to hear that! xTieghan
Love the colours and THIS sounds so yummy. I will definitely be trying this recipe out.
Thank you so much Sandy! xTieghan
I made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious – the whole family loved it. My boys like lots of meat and I prefer lots of vegies so I added broccoli and mushrooms too. Worked out great – I took lots of vegies and that left more meatballs for them. Thanks for the great recipe! 🙂
Thank you so much Laura! I am so glad your family loved this recipe! xTieghan
Love this. Pinned it right away!!!! I am going big on coconut milk these days and would love to make this for dinner. q; is there a replacement for Worcestershire sauce? Can I use hoisin sauce?
Hi there! I bet hoisin sauce will be delicious! What a great idea! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This looks so great! Thanks for including freezer instructions, totally planning on prepping in advance.
Thank you so much Steph! xTieghan
wow, really love this dish; another great way to eat chicken, love meatballs, too, thank you
I made this but the meatballs turned out super dry. I think it needed some added veggies and breadcrumbs to lighten them up. The sauce is delicious!
Thank you Heidi! I hope you try them again and love them! xTieghan
Looks amazing! Does the calorie number include the rice?
Hi there! No, the rice is not included. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I made these exactly off the recipe except i pan fried the meat balls. Was scrummy as. I loved the freezer option, so did a container extra and froze. Served them with steamed greens. Definitely will do it again.
Thank you so much Laura! I am so glad you liked this! xTieghan
These look so good! My son can’t eat sugar, soy, corn, or black pepper. What would you suggest in place of Worcestershire sauce? And, coconut aminos can replace the soy, yes? Thanks so much.
Hi Michelle! I would recommend just omitting the Worcestershire sauce, the curry will still be greta. And yes coconut aminos will be delicious! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Seriously SO good!! And seriously SO easy!! The note suggested substituting broccoli for the bell pepper. I was trying to clean out the fridge so I used bell pepper, broccoli and carrots. Absolutely one of the best dishes ever. I did overcook the meatballs, forgetting they would continue to cook in the sauce. Next time I’ll pull them out 3-5 minutes sooner. Am I weird that “next time” might be tomorrow?! Ha!
Not at all!! So amazing to hear that you are loving this Sarah! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Would it be totally weird to add some roasted baby red and gold potatoes to this? I have some I’d like to use up.
Hey Angie! I am sure roasted potatoes tossed into the sauce will be so delicious. Great idea! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
LOVE this recipe! Added some of my own twists but the meatballs are a hit in the house! I’ve been following you for some time now I haven’t had one I haven’t liked 🙂 Keep killing the cooking game!
Thank you so much Hannah!! So glad you love my recipes! xTieghan
These were delicious! My first time cooking with coconut milk and curry paste. Thanks so much for a simple weeknight recipe. I looked it up on the train home from work, grabbed a few ingredients at the store, and quickly had dinner on the table. I followed your tip to make double the meatballs to feeeze and can’t wait to use them soon.
Thank you so much Rebecca! So glad you loved this! Tieghan
I made the coconut curry chicken meatballs for my husband’s birthday dinner with family, so doubled the recipe. It was so delicious—every component an explosion of flavor in the mouth! (Don’t skip the toasted coconut!) The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because prep time was way longer than 10 minutes, with several of us working together. (Maybe we’re just slow choppers!) I’m not mad about it, though, because it was SO GOOD!
So glad this recipe turned out so well for you and you loved it Christine! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this recipe this evening, and it was a huge hit! It was so easy to make. I didn’t have fish sauce, so just put a splash of worcestershire sauce in the curry and worked a charm. Added a chilli for a bit of a kick and the whole family gobbled it up. I’ll definitely be making this again!
Love it! So glad this turned out so well for you and your family Chere! Thank you! xTieghan
Just made this and OMG my husband and I cannot stop raving about it! Best meal we’ve made in such a long time! I have a feeling it’s going to be on rotation soon 🙂
Wow thank you thank you!! This is so amazing to hear Ali! xTieghan
So yummy! I made a cauliflower rice (toasted up with more sesame oil and toasted coconut) to go with it instead & it was delightful!
Thank you so much Liz! xTieghan
Any dinner that the kids eat without complaining about some aspect of it is a winner in my book. And this recipe did just that. I couldn’t believe my 16 year old taste tested a meatball straight out of the pan as she couldn’t wait and usually she complains about things being too spicy. This wasn’t at all spicy – I used 2 tablespoons of the red curry to avoid it being too much for her. For me, I felt the meatballs were a bit dry but I had cooked them a little too long as I cut my finger chopping the herbs with a newly sharpened knife so had to deal with that first. I do think it’s worth watching them though as they can dry out easily in a hot oven. Like others who made this recipe, I may pan fry them the next time. Great idea to have freezer instructions to help busy households. Thanks again Tieghan
Thank you so much for trying this Linda! I am so glad this turned out so well for you and I hope you love the pan version! xTieghan
Simple fresh ingredients, easy preparation, turned out wonderfully. Was almost sad when dinner was over but cheered up knowing I’m going to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
I just finished making this recipe and enjoyed the flavor but did find the sauce overly salty (despite using reduced sodium soy sauce) and found the prep time plus cooking time to take significantly longer than 30 minutes. It took me about an hour and 15 minutes. I’d file this under a weekend meal when you have time for more elaborate prep work.
Hi Sam! Sorry this took you longer than expected, but I hope it still turned out amazing for you. Please let me know if I can help you with anything! xTieghan
Delicious! My husband and I both loved it. Even more complex flavors the next day. I doubled the recipe and used ground turkey. Was careful to watch the time in a hot oven. Thermometer read 165 at exactly 15 mins so the meatballs were just right. I usually skip measuring most ingredients unless it really matters—like baking. But I followed your order of addition and basic ingredients. I had a little of both red and green curry paste so I added both. A bit spicy to be sure, but super flavorful. Also chose basil over cilantro. That was the perfect addition. Your mango salsa and toasted coconut are a must! We will be making again and trying more of your recipes!
That is so amazing to hear Cheryl! So glad you both loved this! xTieghan
Easy, yummy & the entire family devoured it! Keeper for sure!
Thank you Elizabeth! xTieghan
This recipe was AMAZING!!!! It definitely did not even make it to 6 whole servings as it was loved so much. The only adjustment I made was swapping the mango in the salsa for a peach – I couldn’t find a mango and peaches are in their prime right now. Sooo good! Thank you 🙂
Love that! I may just try peaches next time! Thank you for trying this Emily! xTieghan
Made this last night. My mango wasn’t ripe enough (had the store choose for delivery…) so I will have to make this again with the mango.
It was still AMAZING and everyone was excited I will make it again.
My husband loves when I tell him a recipe is from your site because “they are always winners”.
Wow that is so sweet! So glad you both loved this recipe, Stefanie! xTieghan
These look amazing! It’s tough to get ground turkey or pork in the UK… would pork work?
Hi Alaina! Ground pork will be so great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This dish is so flavorful! The curry sauce is the best I’ve made! Mixed with the mango salsa, basil, peppers, and meatballs… just wow! It’s not too hard to put together on a weeknight, but might take over 30 minutes.
Thank you Ali! xTieghan
This was super easy to make mid week, and it tasted great!
Thank you so much Annie! I am so happy to hear that! xTieghan
Hey Tieghan..! Just wanted to tell you I made these meatballs last night and they were yummy(as all your recipes are!) I noticed one of your readers mentioned ground pork and I may use that next time. I used ground chicken and did find them a little dry, but I guess everyone’s “size” of meatballs is different, so maybe I over cooked. (Had I been smart, I should’ve check the temp). I think I may add some sriracha next time. I needed a little bit of zing in them, I think Thai curry paste is sweet, so nobody needs to be worried about over spiciness using it. I served mine over basmati rice…Thankyou for always inspiring me!
Thank you for trying this one, Colleen! So glad it turned out so well, and I hope you love it with pork! ? xTieghan
This was delicious, even though my chicken meatballs released so much water on my baking sheet that they basically steamed and didn’t brown at all. I’ve noticed this with so many of the meats that I buy — so much water in them. Any tips regarding that?
Hey Abby! What brand and variety of meat are you buying? I don’t have issues with meat being watering, so I wander if it is a difference in the quality of meat? Also, what is the fat percentage? Any info will be helpful to help me problem solve and figure out what might be happening for you. It’s hard to know without knowing any details. Hope I can help you! xTieghan
excellent, I will try to make exactly your recipe, it should be delicious, congratulations
Thank you Antonio! I hope you love this! xTieghan
I made this recipe, didn’t change a thing, and it turned out awesome! And it was every bit as quick and easy as promised. Such an impressive but truly simple weeknight meal!
Thank you for trying this Lexi! So glad it turned out so well! xTieghan
This recipe was fantastic! Thank you!
Thank you Betsey! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
I’ve made this over 3x already to meal prep for the week. So tasty but so easy!
Love that!! Thank you Helena! xTieghan
hey I just made this and am going to serve it with some of your fresh naan and rice tomorrow but because it been sitting for a while and now is going to go over night in the fridge the sauce seem to be thickening up a lot and i’m afraid tomorrow I’m not going to be able to achieve that nice sauciness to cover my rice. Do you have any tips to thin it out a bit tomorrow or tips for re heating it? if not it okay I’m sure it will still taste good just not ideal. (but 100% my fault lol)
Hey Kate! When you reheat this, just add additional coconut milk to help thin the sauce. That will work perfectly and give you a really creamy and delicious sauce! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan ???
I made this for my husband and I. It was delicious. Thank you!!!
Thank you Kara! xTieghan
So easy and flat out delicious. So many different flavors. I served it with brown rice noodles instead of rice. The recipe served 4 instead of 6, but I found that is the case with most of the recipes on this site when served as the main entry.
Thank you so much Wendy! I am so glad you loved this recipe! xTieghan
Made this tonight! Absolutely fantastic!
Thank you Tamar! xTieghan
These are super easy and crazy good. Served over basmati rice…YUM. The sauce is so good you could use it as a base for lots of curry dishes…I want to try it with chicken breast and lots of sliced veggies.
Ooo yes! So glad this turned out so well for you Michelle! xTieghan
I’m a very nervous/novice chef but I’m trying to make healthy yummy things for my family — even I could make this easy recipe, and my kids loved it! Please create more delicious 30 minute meals for busy parents like me!
I am so glad this turned out so well for you all! I hope you try some others of mine! Thank you Neha! xTieghan
Husbands review, “10 out of 10 would eat again”. Totally agree and super easy to make with affordable ingredients! 🙂
That is amazing! Thank you Kati! xTieghan
Made them for the 3rd time last night. This recipe is amazing! It tastes amazing and makes the kitchen smell so good! Need to make a double batch to freeze next time!
Thank you so much Jeni! I am so glad you have been loving this recipe! xTieghan
So good! Salty, perfectly spiced and delicious. Hope you come out with more DIY curry paste recipes too!
Thank you Jenna! xTieghan
Everyone love this curry !
That is amazing! Thank you Mie! xTieghan
I’m hoping to make this for some guests! how do I go about toasting the coconut flakes?
Also does this serve 6 as side dishes or mains? I want to make sure its enough.
Hi Susan! You can either toast it in the oven or on the stovetop in a skillet! No oil needed, just cook on low heat until golden brown! If you bake it, make sure to keep a close eye on it! Also, it depends on how much people are going to want to eat! If you have all adults, I would most likely make extra just incase! xTieghan
This recipe was amazing. Very good!!! Thank you!
Thank you Audrey! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Love this! You’re so good with asian inspired flavors, i’ve made the best sauces using your recipes! Only thing I changed here is the way the meatball is made, I followed the meatball recipe used in the Butter Chicken Meatballs instead because i find that without an egg or bread crumbs, the meatball is just too dry. So instead, because I love garlic I just added that directly to the sauce mixture instead of in the meatball 🙂 I omitted the other ingredients that go into the meatball. I loved it! Thank you!
Thank you so much Ally! I am glad this recipe turned out well for you! xTieghan
I made this for dinner it was amazing and so easy to do! Thank you for this recipe!
Thank you Eva!! I am so glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Love the video! These are great to freeze for later, thanks for the tip.
Thank you Cynthia! xTieghan
Just made for dinner after watching you make it yesterday on Instagram! This is so easy, super delish and a keeper. Thank you 🙂
Thank you Laurie! xTieghan
I made this recipe on a random Sunday night! I had all the ingredients in the fridge. I used chicken breast instead of ground chicken because that’s what I had. Absolutely delicious! Better than takeout!
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you so much Karen! xTieghan
I thought this was absolutely delicious and it was incredibly fast and easy to make. It will be made again and again in this house! It was a bit too warm here to turn on the oven today so I did the meatballs in my air fryer and they turned out perfectly!
Amazing! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you, Heather! xTieghan
I headed the advice of others and made the meatballs with egg and panko. It was fine. I also like a tad of sweetness so added .5 tablespoon of sugar. I’ll make again but may do a different meat— maybe cubed chicken thighs.
Hi Tara! I hope you enjoy this more with a different meat! Please let me know if there is anything I can help with! xTieghan
I recently discovered you on instagram. So far everything of yours I have made is very well received by my family. My Sri Lankan mother-in-law used to make a fantastic meatball curry. I am excited to try this for dinner tonight. I just did a quick search for meatball curry and was so happy that a recipe from your site showed up.
I am so glad you decided to make this and I hope it turned out amazing for you, Michele! xTieghan
Tried this tonight. Used onions instead of shallots, and no peppers on hand. Also no fish sauce 😕 Would have done more curry if I had spicy lovers in the house. Very good and easy! Thank you so much for sharing this yumminess with us!
Thank you so much Dominique! I am so glad you enjoyed this one! xTieghan
ok, i have 100 percent loved everything i have ever made from your recipes, BUT, this was a miss for me. the sauce was spot but the chicken meatballs were WRONG for this dish. next time i will sub some chicken thighs. not trying to be anything but honest. thank you.
I am really sorry you did not like this one! Is there anything I can help with? xTieghan
Great flavors!
Thank you so much! xTieghan
This dish was absolutely amazing!! Very easy to follow and fun to make! I wanted to drink the sauce as if it were a soup, it was that good! Would highly recommend making this dish if you love Thai cuisine 🙂
Love to hear that! Thank you so much Taylor! xTieghan
Made this earlier in the week and it was unreal!! The meatballs I took out two mins before and they were absolutely tender and not overcooked. Used bok choy for this and no fish sauce. As well I used ground ginger. Will be adding to our roster of meals
Thank you so much! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I love all of your recipes, so excited to try this one!! My husband is super allergic to mango- what do you suggest I use instead??
Thank you!!
Hey Elisa,
Pineapple or peaches would be great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This is the best Thai recipe I have ever made! Sending to my brother who also lives this type of food. Thank you so much and your other recipes. Can’t wait to try them too.
Thank you Hilary! I hope you love all of the recipes you try of mine!! xTieghan
Made this for dinner tonight and it was AMAZING! The spicy lime mango and toasted coconut were such lovely additions to an already delicious dish!
Thank you so much Elizabeth!! I am really glad this recipe turned out so wonderful for you!! xTieghan
This was amazing! Went together very quickly. Lots of chopping but otherwise uncomplicated recipe. Made it EXACTLY as directed except added 1/2 a jalapeño to the curry mixture because we like things spicy. Do not skip the mango salsa or toasted coconut and cilantro on top – it pulls it all together. I’m now a fan of this site!
Amazing! I am really glad you enjoyed this one and hope you love all of the others you try! Thank you so much Amy! xTieghan
Hi!!! I just discover your blog and I love it! I made this recipe for lunch today and was delicious, i didn’t have mango so i only put some cilantro leaves. Thank you!!!!
I am really glad this turned out so well for you Celina! Thank you! xTieghan
Hi! If i dont have ground meat, could i use chicken thighs for this recipe instead?
Hi Myriem,
Would you use the chicken thighs in place of the meatballs? Are they bone in chicken thighs? You could certainly use them you would just have to cook them accordingly. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I am eating this for dinner as we speak and it is so good I had to get my computer right away to write a review. This dish came together in 30 minutes as advertised and is so packed with flavor it’s like it took days to create these sauces and marinate the flavors. It is so easy to make and is nicely timed out. While the meatballs cooked, I was able to make rice and the entire curry aspect of the dish. It was a near perfect execution on my part until I spilled an entire can of coconut milk on my stove! Trials of the kitchen I guess, whoops!! Anyway, I love love love this dish and I can’t wait to add this to my weekly rotation! PS, I subbed broccoli for the peppers and used ground turkey for the meatballs.
Wow that is so great to hear! Thank you Katie! xTieghan
Made this and it was delicious! Saving this recipe for when we crave Thai and it’s pretty quick to make.
Only change I will make is adding some sautéed mince onion and a bit of Serrano pepper to the meatballs!
Thank you! I always look forward to your emails.
Mary
Thank you so much Mary!! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This was so amazing, thank you
Thank you Aurelia! xTieghan
This dish is packed with flavors and they all work so. well. Definitely going into the rotation!
Thank you Paige! I am really glad you liked this one! xTieghan
Made this for dinner and my fiance and I loved it! We used Ground Turkey instead of Chicken because that’s what we had on hand. I used half Hot and half toasted Sesame Oil to give it a bigger kick (we love spicy). We used light coconut milk instead of full fat to make it lower cal.
Amazing! I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Jessica! xTieghan
Made this last night & it was so easy & really delicious – literally took 30mins! The whole family loved it, definitely going to make this again!
Love to hear that! Thank you Linnea! xTieghan
Just made this tonight. It was a big hit with the littles and the hubs. Not spicy at all! I picked up a small tub of fresh mango salsa from the deli and used that for my topping. 😊
Thank you so much Megan! I am so happy this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I can’t wait to make this recipe tomorrow! I’ve been craving noodles. Will there be enough sauce to serve over noodles instead of rice or would that be weird? Thanks!
Hey Karen,
You could totally serve this over noodles. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Great recipe!!! Creamy from the coconut milk but not heavy. I like spicy food so I add some red pepper flakes when I add the ginger. It gives the recipe a subtle kick.
Thank you so much Sophie! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made this tonight for my husband (who “does not like thai”) and it was such a winner. I’m 3 out of 3 for winning recipes on your site – will definitely continue trying new recipes! Thank you for posting such a great recipe.
Love that! Thank you Kristin! xTieghan
I made this for dinner tonight and it turned out SO GOOD! Thanks for an easy weeknight recipe that I’ll definitely be making again!
I love everything else about this recipe except for the meatballs. I think they needed breadcrumbs or egg…something to make them less dry. I’m glad I tried it because I love the sauce and especially the mango garnish with it! I’m currently trying to figure out how to revamp it with just veggies!
I am so glad you loved this one, Tess! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
First recipe I’ve made by you after ogling my friend’s instas of a few of your other recipes. it was SO good. per my room mate: “what was IN that delicious yellow goop?’. keep the coconut milk and veggie heavy recipes coming, this was awesome. Can’t wait to make it again. also- it appears to have frozen decently well, for anyone concerned about that.
Haha that is amazing! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Another amazing recipe by Tieghan. I made this for dinner tonight and was astounded by how simple the recipe is yet how colorful and tasty the meal was. It was easy to make and was hit for dinner. Tieghan transformed a simple curry recipe into a fun and tasty meal.
Thank you so much for trying this one, Swale! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Second time I’ve made this meal. Delicious the first time, equally good the second. First time around, I froze the leftovers. They reheated perfectly, and I was blessed with delicious meals with zero effort.
Don’t skip the toasted coconut! It’s a nice finishing touch and I love the crunch.
Today, I couldn’t find a ripe mango, so I actually added the jalapeno to the other sauteed vegetables and called it a day.
Highly recommend this recipe.
Hi Donna! I am so happy this recipe turned out so well for you! Thank you so much! xTieghan
I made these and OMG they are so good! Thanks!
Thank you so much Mari! xTieghan
Love the flavor of the curry! My meatballs were on the dry side without a lot of taste. Next time I would add more green onions and would only baked them part way. Will finish cooking them in the curry sauce to add a little moisture and flavor from the sauce. Will definitely make them again with these modifications.
Hey Mary Ellen,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Made this the other night. My husband’s response: “This is GOOD. This is serve to strangers GOOD.” Thanks!
Hey Star,
I am so glad the recipe worked out for you! Thanks for making it:) Happy Friday! xTieghan
One of my favorites! Just made it and it was so good.
Hey Katie,
I am so thrilled that you have enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for making it:) xTieghan
We had almost all of the ingredients (no green onions, bell pepper or mango) so I decided to make this last night for dinner. My husband and I liked it and we would have this again! I wasn’t sure how spicy our red curry was so I did two tablespoons instead of three but next time I I’ll do three as it was a hint of spice. Thank-you for the recipe next time we’ll double it up
Hey Sandra,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This sounds so yummy! Any suggestions if im making it with beef instaed of chicken?
Hey Michelle,
I would follow the recipe as is:) I hope you love the dish, let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
LOVE THIS! It seriously is my “go to” for an easy yummy healthy meal. I add extra veggies and meal prep this for lunches for my work week. SO GOOD! Thank you!
Hey Carrie,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Happy Friday! xTieghan
I only have green curry paste, would that work or not be good?
Hey Em,
Sure, you can use green curry paste, just note it will change the color and flavor of the dish. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! I’m excited to try out this recipe. Do you think it would work to make the meatballs in advance and store in the fridge raw and bake them a couple of days later? Or bake them in advance and refrigerate and then add to the fresh sauce? Thank you 😀
Hey Anna,
Totally fine to assemble the meatballs ahead of time! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
Thank you Tieghan!! This recipe was bomb and my friend and I both loved it! 100% making again.
Hey Anna,
Thanks a lot for making this recipe, it makes me so glad that it was enjoyed. Have the best weekend!! xTieghan
This was the absolute best. Made it for company and used red yellow and orange bell peppers. Served it with a side of green beans – made a very colorful pretty. My guests left with the recipe in hand!
I made your coconut rice recipe with it tonight but previously have used plain white rice. Both ways are delicious!
Hey Sandra,
Wonderful!! I am so so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
Just made this and is it ever delicious!! Quick easy meal. I was out of fish sauce unfortunately and wish I had it as I see how it makes a difference without it. But definitely going to be making this again. Thank you!!!
Hey Robyn,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a fantastic week! xTieghan