Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Japan with this Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs) Recipe. These tender chicken meatballs are grilled to perfection and glazed with a sweet and savory tare sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, Tsukune brings versatility to your meal planning. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these flavorful skewers are sure to impress family and friends alike. With lean ground chicken as the star ingredient, you can enjoy a nutritious option without sacrificing taste. Fire up the grill and treat yourself to this delightful fusion of textures and flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 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
Instructions
- Prepare the tare sauce by combining soy sauce, dark brown sugar, apple juice vinegar, garlic, scallions, ginger, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened (about 45 minutes). Strain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, chopped scallions, beaten egg, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and thread onto skewers.
- Grill over medium heat until browned on all sides (about 10-12 minutes), brushing with tare sauce in the last minute of cooking.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg