Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 lbs

ground chicken

1 cup

fresh breadcrumb

4 unit

scallions

finely sliced

1 tbsp

ground coriander

1 cup

fresh cilantro

chopped

0.25 cup

sweet chili sauce

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 unit

oil

for shallow-frying

Step 1
~4 min

In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, fresh breadcrumb, finely sliced scallions, ground coriander, chopped fresh cilantro, sweet chili sauce, and fresh lemon juice.

Step 2
~4 min

Wet your hands to prevent sticking.

Step 3
~4 min

Take one tablespoon of the chicken mixture.

Step 4
~4 min

Form the mixture into a meatball shape.

Step 5
~4 min

Repeat the process until all the mixture is used.

Step 6
~4 min

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 7
~4 min

Shallow-fry the meatballs until they are brown and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Serve the Thai chicken meatballs with Thai cucumber sauce and Thai red chile sauce, or other dipping sauces of your choice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the meatballs from sticking.

Serve with a variety of dipping sauces for a customized experience.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer with dipping sauces.

Serve over rice or noodles as a main course.

Serve in lettuce wraps for a lighter option.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Thai cucumber salad
Steamed rice
Stir-fried vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

Popular Thai appetizer and street food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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