Description
Elevate your dining experience with these Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs), a delightful combination of juicy ground chicken and a sweet, savory tare sauce. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a quick weeknight dinner, these skewered meatballs are sure to impress. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, they can be enjoyed as appetizers or part of a main meal. The rich umami flavors of soy sauce and ginger make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple juice vinegar
- 3 medium cloves of garlic, smashed and peeled
- 3 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, sliced
- 1 tablespoon whole black or white peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the tare sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice vinegar, garlic, scallions, ginger, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened. Strain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko bread crumbs, scallions, egg, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix until combined and shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Thread meatballs onto skewers. Grill on high heat for about 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Brush with tare sauce during the last minute of grilling for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg