Description
Experience the festive flavors of Christmas Festive Jalapeño Coconut Curry Chicken Meatball Bowls. This vibrant dish features tender chicken meatballs simmered in a luscious coconut curry sauce, enhanced by zesty jalapeños and aromatic spices. Ideal for chilly nights or holiday gatherings, these bowls promise to warm your heart and delight your taste buds with every comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups ground boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (deseeded for less heat)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped jalapeños, salt, pepper, and herbs. Shape into golf-sized meatballs.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine coconut milk, curry powder, soy sauce, and lime juice until bubbling.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve in bowls topped with chopped cilantro and extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg