The Best Spicy Thai Chili Meatballs

When it comes to food fusion, this one is one of my favorites! It is a fun, spicy fusion using Thai chilis and fresh ground chicken! Make these for the night of or store up to 6 months in an air tight container!

First take your ground chicken and add the following: salt, pepper, garlic, onion, Thai chili, ginger, and cilantro! mix well and freeze in the freezer for 1 hour up to 6 moths! These will be spicy. If you want to make them more mile, I suggest that you substitute the Thai chilis for bell pepper or only use a couple Thai chilis.

To cook your meatballs, heat up your pan with high heat oil and sauté in your pan on medium heat. You want to make sure you occasionally turn the meatballs so they get an even cook on the outside. You can either cook them in the pan until done, or transfer to an oven at 350F. I like serving mine with fresh greens, roasted red pepper, and peanuts for added texture.

Finally, you can make an authentic Thai dipping sauce. It is a combination of sweet and tangy. It is a bit strong, so you can dilute if needed. To your sauce add diced whole seeded Thai chilis, fish sauce, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and sugar. If you do not like fish sauce or find it too strong, substitute with some soy. Caution this sauce is spicy!

The Best Spicy Thai Chili Meatballs

These Spicy Thai Chili Meatballs are a bold fusion of flavors, combining ground chicken with aromatic herbs and fiery Thai chilis. Serve them with fresh greens, roasted red peppers, and peanuts for a perfect balance of heat and texture. Pair with a traditional Thai dipping sauce for a sweet, tangy, and spicy kick. Make them fresh or freeze for up to 6 months for easy meal prep!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Freezing Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Fusion, thai

Servings 4

Equipment

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Skillet
• Spatula or Tongs
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  

For the Meatballs:

• 2 lbs ground chicken
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 3-6 Thai chilis diced (substitute with bell pepper for milder flavor)

For the Thai Dipping Sauce:

• 3-4 Thai chilis diced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp fish sauce or substitute/dilute with soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1-2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, onion, cilantro, and diced Thai chilis.
• Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
• Place on a tray and freeze for 1 hour before cooking.
• (Optional) If making ahead, store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.

Step 2: Cook the Meatballs

• Heat a skillet over medium heat with a high-heat oil.
• Sauté the meatballs, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides (about 10 minutes).
• Reduce heat to low/medium and continue cooking for a total of 20-30 minutes OR transfer to an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Make the Thai Dipping Sauce

• In a small bowl, mix together Thai chilis, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), cilantro, and sugar.
• Adjust to taste—this sauce is strong, so dilute if necessary.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

• Serve meatballs over rice with fresh greens, roasted red peppers, and crushed peanuts for extra texture.
• Drizzle with dipping sauce or serve on the side for dipping.

Keyword Chicken Meatballs, Spicy Meatballs, Thai Chili Meatballs, Thai Dipping Sauce