THAI BASIL MEATBALLS

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Provided by gailanng

Categories Chicken

Time 32m

Yield 4 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil (Thai basil works wonderfully)
2 teaspoons sriracha asian hot chili sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons oil, for brushing
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced scallion
2 teaspoons sriracha asian hot chili sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

Make the sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 minutes, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside.
Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except for the oil with your hands. Roll the mixture into balls roughly 1" in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brush the tops with the oil, and bake them for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve the meatballs with sauce and additional chopped basil and green onion, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 1735.6, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 28.5