Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tsp finely minced fresh garlic (about 2 med. cloves)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Using hands, mix together chicken, bread crumbs, scallions, egg, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and thread onto skewers.

2

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Careful transfer skewers to grill, if necessary supporting meatballs from bottom to prevent them from falling off skewers. Grill until first side is well browned, about 3-4 minutes. Using tongs, rotate meatballs and cook until well browned on second side, about 2-3 minutes. Repeat for remaining two sides.

3

Brush tare sauce (I substituted homemade teriyaki glaze) all over meatballs and allow to cook for 15-30 seconds longer. Transfer skewers to a plate or serving dish, brush lightly with sauce again and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Jun 2018 Added