Linguine Al Limone with Grilled Chia-Chicken Meatballs Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white chia seeds
• 1/2 cup purified water
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 3/4 cup rolled (old-fashioned) oats
• 1/3 cup coarsely grated or minced red onion
• 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces whole grain linguine
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced or chopped fresh basil (optional)