Adobo Chicken Meatballs (Easy Soy-Vinegar Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for browning
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar or cane vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 large carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for serving