Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter
These Thai-inspired chicken meatballs combine tender ground chicken with creamy peanut butter, sweet Thai chili sauce, fresh ginger, egg, and crisp panko breadcrumbs for a lightly sweet, nutty, gently spicy flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make an easy appetizer for parties, casual gatherings, or weeknight snacking.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, peanut butter, sweet Thai chili sauce, and ginger in a large bowl.
- 3
Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 341.02 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 33.4 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 29.54 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.14 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.73 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.8 mg High 43%
- Sodium 270.68 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 8.04 g --
- Added Sugars 6.05 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 16.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 38.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.99 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Thai Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter is a Thai appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, and Ground Chicken. Each serving provides about 341.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter?
- It is a Thai meatball recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, Ground Chicken, Panko. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 341.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter healthy?
- Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 341.02 calories and 33.4 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 270.68 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.73 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.05 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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