Preheat oven to 425ºF. Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray oil.
In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, egg, and salt. Use your hands or a spoon to combine gently. Form into small 1 1/4-inch meatballs and add to prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the large saucepan or soup pot, add olive oil, minced garlic, and ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook another 30 seconds to release the flavors.
Pour in the chicken stock, coconut milk, soy sauce, and peanut butter. Whisk until smooth and combined. Bring to a simmer.
Add the cooked meatballs to the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked and tender. Stir in lime juice and zest just before serving.
Add a serving of cooked rice noodles to a bowl. Ladle meatballs and creamy coconut curry broth into bowls. Top with fresh cilantro, more green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Notes
Tips for Storing
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Freeze the broth and meatballs (without noodles) for up to 3 months. Add fresh noodles when reheating.
Reheat: Warm gently on the stove over medium heat. Add a splash of broth or coconut milk to loosen.
Meal Prep Tip: Cook noodles separately to prevent them from absorbing too much liquid during storage.
Flavor Deepens: The broth becomes even more flavorful the next day.