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Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs

Juicy baked chicken meatballs with fresh cilantro, garlic, and chili, glazed with sweet chili sauce for bold Thai flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 meatballs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg large, beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 1-2 red chili peppers finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For Glazing and Serving
  • 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce plus more for dipping
  • fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • sliced red chili peppers for garnish
  • lime wedges optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, cilantro, green onions, red chili peppers, fish sauce, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
  3. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the mixture into equal amounts and roll into smooth balls, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
  4. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  6. Remove from oven and immediately brush each meatball generously with sweet chili sauce.
  7. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to caramelize slightly.
  8. Transfer to serving platter, garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced red chili peppers. Serve with extra sweet chili sauce and lime wedges.

Notes

These meatballs freeze beautifully for up to 3 months. Flash freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer bags. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. For meal prep, store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.