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Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Irresistible Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe with Teriyaki Glaze

This Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe features tender chicken meatballs with a flavorful teriyaki glaze, perfect as an appetizer or main meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or ground pork or turkey
  • 4 tablespoons Spring Onions finely chopped
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger fresh or powdered
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs use panko or gluten-free
  • 4 leaves Shiso Leaves optional, fresh basil can be substituted
For Frying & Glazing
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil olive or sesame oil can be used
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Sake can be substituted with dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar brown sugar can enhance sweetness

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • non-stick frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped spring onions, egg, grated ginger, and bread crumbs. Knead the mixture until it turns pale and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Scoop out portions of the chicken mixture, about 1-2 tablespoons each, and roll them into smooth balls. Insert skewers halfway into each meatball.
  3. In a large non-stick frying pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  4. Carefully place the skewered meatballs in the hot pan, frying each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs fry, prepare the teriyaki glaze by combining soy sauce, cooking sake, and sugar in a bowl and pour into the pan once the meatballs are cooked.
  6. Return the cooked meatballs to the pan, coating them in the glaze. Allow to baste in the sauce for about one minute on each side.
  7. Place the glazed meatballs on a serving platter, garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure your hands are wet when rolling the meatballs to prevent sticking. For even cooking, make all meatballs the same size and avoid overcrowding during frying. Prepare the glaze while frying to save time.

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