Coconut Curry Dumpling Meatballs
on Feb 12, 2026
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Easy one-pan dinner! Juicy chicken dumpling meatballs baked in a creamy, spinach-packed coconut curry sauce.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
If you’re looking for a dish that feels like a warm hug but takes less time than ordering takeout, these Coconut Curry Dumpling Meatballs are about to become your new weeknight obsession.
This recipe combines the savory, comforting flavors of dumplings with a silky, aromatic curry sauce. It’s creamy, slightly spicy, and packed with hidden nutrients. Plus, it’s versatile enough to fit almost any diet.
Ingredient List
- Light Coconut Milk– make sure and use the canned version which has only light coconut milk with no additives
- Soy Sauce– tamari (for Gluten-Free) or Coconut Aminos (for Paleo/Lower Sodium)
- Curry Powder– ginger and curry powder (which contains turmeric) are famous for their anti-inflammatory properties and digestive support.
- Garlic Powder
- Grated Ginger– if you are lucky you can usually find grated ginger in frozen cubes or canned in the produce section at your local store.
- Spinach– spinach is loaded with Vitamin C, K, and iron, helping with energy levels
- Ground Chicken– ground turkey can also be used in
- Garlic Powder
- Green Onions– you can use the whole green onion, green and white ends. You just need to trim the roots off.
- Salt– I like to be liberal with my salting
- Chili Crunch– for an extra kick and crunch
Step By Step
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a 9×9 inch pan combine 1 can of light coconut milk, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp curry powder, 2 tsp garlic powder and 2 tsp grated ginger and stir to combine. Add in spinach and stir to mix it in.
- In a separate bowl combine ground chicken, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, chopped green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce and ½ tsp salt. Mix to combine.
- Scoop meatballs into roughly 12 meatballs and nestle them into the sauce in the pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove and stir the meatballs and the sauce.
- Serve over rice!
How to Enjoy Your Curry
While this is delicious straight out of the pan, here are three ways to level it up:
- Over Grains: Serve atop a bed of jasmine rice or quinoa to soak up every drop of that golden sauce.
- Noodle Bowl: Toss in some cooked rice noodles or udon for a “laksa” style experience.
- Low-Carb Style: Enjoy it as a hearty soup or serve over roasted cauliflower.
Coconut with Curry or Any Other Combo
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Coconut Curry Dumpling Meatballs
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1 can light coconut milk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cups spinach
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
Garnish:
- Chili crunch
- Green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a 9×9 inch pan combine 1 can of light coconut milk, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp curry powder, 2 tsp garlic powder and 2 tsp grated ginger and stir to combine. Add in spinach and stir to mix it in.
- In a separate bowl combine ground chicken, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, chopped green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce and ½ tsp salt. Mix to combine.
- Scoop meatballs into roughly 12 meatballs and nestle them into the sauce in the pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove and stir the meatballs and the sauce.
- Serve over rice!
