Tsukune Meatball Skewers
Juicy Japanese chicken meatballs glazed with sweet-savory tare sauce, grilled on skewers until charred. Tender, flavorful, and finished with a sprinkle of sesame and scallion.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- 300 g ground chicken
- 30 g panko breadcrumbs
- ½ whole egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp scallion, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes.
- 2
Combine ground chicken, panko, egg, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- 3
Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork.
- 4
Divide mixture into 8 equal portions.
- 5
Form each portion into a ball, then roll gently between palms into an oval.
- 6
Thread 2 meatballs onto each soaked skewer, gently pressing to secure.
- 7
Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small bowl.
- 8
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high (400°F).
- 9
Lightly oil the grill grate with a folded paper towel.
- 10
Place meatball skewers on the grill.
- 11
Grill for 3 minutes without moving.
- 12
Rotate skewers 90 degrees; grill for 2 minutes.
- 13
Turn skewers to second side; grill for 3 minutes.
- 14
Brush glaze evenly onto all sides of meatballs.
- 15
Continue grilling for 2 minutes until glaze caramelizes.
- 16
Turn and brush second side with glaze.
- 17
Grill for 2 minutes until second side is caramelized.
- 18
Transfer skewers to a plate to cool for 1 minute.
- 19
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallion.
- 20
Serve immediately while still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 4 bamboo skewers
- medium bowl
- small bowl
- grill or grill pan
- meat thermometer (optional)
- paper towels
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