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.

440

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

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Basil Chicken Meatballs With Ponzu Sauce

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