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Here it is, the recipe with more than 13,000 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews! is a medium Thai recipe that serves 4. 430 calories per serving. Recipe by NYT Cooking on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $9.25 total, $2.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (fresh, preferably 85% lean)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped, stems included for flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 whole Jalapeño (seeded and minced; wear gloves)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (full‑fat for richness)
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce (Thai style, adds salty umami)
- 1 whole Lime (juiced; zest optional for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for browning meatballs)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Prepare aromatics
Finely chop the cilantro, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and mince the jalapeño (remove seeds if less heat is desired).
Time: PT5M
Mix meatball ingredients
In a mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, half of the chopped cilantro, grated ginger, minced garlic, and minced jalapeño. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then gently mix until just combined. Form the mixture into 1‑inch (about 20) meatballs.
Time: PT5M
Brown meatballs
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 3‑4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Prepare broth
In the same pot, add the remaining cilantro, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño (optional). Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Time: PT5M
Simmer soup with meatballs
Return the browned meatballs to the pot, add the fish sauce, and let the soup simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Just before serving, stir in the fresh lime juice.
Time: PT10M
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with any remaining cilantro or a lime wedge, and serve hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 430
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Fat
- 30g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, Paleo‑Friendly, Keto‑Friendly
Allergens: Fish (fish sauce), Coconut
Last updated: April 7, 2026






