Basil Chicken Meatballs With Ponzu Sauce Recipe

Name: Basil Chicken Meatballs With Ponzu Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; Cooking spray; Sauce:; 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons small basil leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons mirin (sweet rice wine); Dash of crushed red pepper; Additional ingredients:; Small basil leaves (optional); Chopped green onions (optional)

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
Sauce:
1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons small basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
Dash of crushed red pepper
Additional ingredients:
Small basil leaves (optional)
Chopped green onions (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
To prepare meatballs, combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl; shape mixture into 16 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 8 meatballs to pan, and cook for 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove meatballs from pan, and arrange on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with the remaining 8 meatballs.
4
Bake at 425u00b0 for 7 minutes or until done.
5
To prepare the sauce, combine soy sauce, basil leaves, green onions, juices, 1 1/2 teaspoons water, mirin, and red pepper in a small bowl. Serve sauce with meatballs. Garnish with basil leaves and additional chopped green onions, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken Meatballs With Ponzu Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Chicken Meatballs With Ponzu Sauce

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