Description
Delightful Coconut Chicken Meatballs infused with tropical flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup honey (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the ground chicken with the shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, and melted coconut oil in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chili flakes if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve with honey for dipping.
Notes
Enhance flavors with fresh herbs or sear meatballs before baking for a richer taste. Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg