adobo chicken meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground chicken (90% lean or leaner).
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1 large egg.
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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs.
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1 teaspoon onion powder.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1/2 cup chicken broth.
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1/2 cup coconut milk.
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1/4 cup soy sauce.
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2 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar.
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2 teaspoons brown sugar.
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
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4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced.
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1 medium yellow onion, sliced.
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4 large carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
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1 bay leaf.
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1 green onion, sliced, for serving.
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. This will be the meatball mixture.
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In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper to make the adobo sauce mixture.
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Heat a large braising pan or skillet with a lid over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, use a small scoop or your hands to shape the meatball mixture into balls and gently drop them into the pan.
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Brown the meatballs for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque.
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Push the meatballs to one side of the pan and add the sliced garlic to the other side. Sauté for 1 minute.
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Add the sliced onions, carrots, and bay leaf to the pan, nestling them around the meatballs.
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Pour the adobo sauce mixture over the meatballs and vegetables. Once simmering, cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium-high, and let the sauce reduce and thicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with rice or cauliflower rice.
# Notes:
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave until piping hot, about 1 1/2 minutes.