Baked Sticky Thai Chicken Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

Meatballs:

1 1/2 lb

Ground Chicken (*)

1/2 cup

+ 2 TBS Panko Breadcrumbs ((or more if needed))

4 cloves

Garlic (- minced and divided)

2 tbsp

Ginger (– grated and divided)

Scallions (– finely chopped)

large Jalapeno (– seeded and finely chopped)

2 tsp

Lemongrass (, white part only – finely chopped)

1 tbsp

Cilantro (– roughly chopped)

1 tbsp

Fish Sauce

1 tbsp

Thai Red Curry Paste

Kosher Salt and Pepper (, to taste)

Sauce:

3/4 cup

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

3 tbsp

Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce

3 tbsp

Light Brown Sugar

2 tbsp

Rice Wine Vinegar

2 tbsp

Lime Juice

Optional Garnishes & Serving Options: Crushed Peanuts, Chopped Cilantro, Sliced Green Onions, Red Chili Flakes, Lime Wedges, White Rice