Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker Recipe

Indulge in this vibrant and flavorful Thai Chicken Meatball Curry, slow-cooked to perfection! Adapted from Sunil Vijayakar's "150 Best Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and More Slow Cooker Recipes," this recipe offers TWO cooking methods: pan-fried for extra crispiness or a completely no-fry option for ease. Enjoy tender meatballs simmered in a fragrant, spicy curry sauce – easily customizable to your spice preference. Serve with fluffy rice and fresh cilantro for a truly authentic Thai experience.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 320 mins

Calories 498 kcal

Protein 52g

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Ingredients for Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker

Ground Chicken
Fresh Breadcrumb
Cilantro
2 stalks lemongrass (finely minced)
Red Chili Peppers
2 tablespoons oil (for frying method)
Coconut Milk
Thai Red Curry Paste
Tomato Paste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper

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How to Make Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey), 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 stalks lemongrass (finely minced), and 2-3 Thai chili peppers (minced – adjust to your spice preference).
**No-Fry Method:** Drop walnut-sized meatballs into a 4-quart slow cooker.
**No-Fry Method:** Cover and cook on high for 1 hour to set the meatballs.
**No-Fry Method:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup red curry paste, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
**No-Fry Method:** Pour sauce over meatballs. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours.
**Fry Method:** Shape the meat mixture into walnut-sized meatballs.
**Fry Method:** Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs until browned on all sides.
**Fry Method:** Transfer browned meatballs to the slow cooker.
**Fry Method:** Pour the sauce (from step 4) into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
**Fry Method:** Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with the remaining 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

69g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker?

Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker takes about 340 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 320 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker?

Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker has approximately 498 calories per serving, with about 52 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker?

The key ingredients for Thai Chicken Meatball Curry Slow Cooker are Ground Chicken, Fresh Breadcrumb, Cilantro, Lemongrass, Red Chili Peppers, Oil. See the full list with measurements above.