
Chicken meatballs are married with a tomato sauce that’s loaded with fresh ginger and green chilies for the ultimate weeknight meal!
1/2 lb. ground chicken
1 large carrot, roughly chopped and divided
1 large celery stalk, roughly chopped and divided
1 small onion, roughly chopped and divided
2 teaspoons coconut aminos
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced red pepper
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (14 oz.) can coconut milk
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Optional Garnishes:
1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion greens
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Fit a medium, rimmed sheet pan with parchment. Reserve.
Place the ground chicken in a large bowl.
Place approximately 2 tablespoons each of the carrot, celery, and onion in a mini-food processor.
Pulse until finely diced.
Add the diced vegetables to the bowl with the chicken along with the coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon ginger, salt, and pepper.
Working with your hands, incorporate all of the ingredients.
Roll the chicken mixture into approximately 1-inch balls.
Place on the parchment.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs register 165 degrees.
While the meatballs are baking, pour olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add remaining carrots, celery, and onion to the pan.
Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Once softened, add remaining curry powder, ginger, and curry paste to the pan.
Stir for 2 minutes.
Pour in coconut milk, and tomatoes.
Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, and add meatballs to the pan.
Warm the meatballs through, and garnish with cilantro and scallion greens.
Enjoy!