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Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Savor Homemade Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe Today

Experience the irresistible Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe that combines tender chicken with sweet-savory teriyaki glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or ground pork/turkey
  • 3 tablespoons Spring Onions finely chopped
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger fresh preferred
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs preferably panko
  • 4 pieces Shiso Leaves optional, fresh basil as substitute
For Frying & Glazing
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or sesame oil for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Cooking Sake or white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar brown sugar or honey can be used

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, spring onions, egg, grated ginger, and bread crumbs. Knead until pale and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. With wet hands, take 1-2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into a ball. Insert skewers through the center.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  4. In the same pan, add soy sauce, cooking sake, and sugar. Bring to boil, then simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Remove skewers and transfer glazed meatballs to a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze uncooked meatballs for up to a month.

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