Glazed Japanese Chicken Meatballs On Skewers

Name: Glazed Japanese Chicken Meatballs On Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup dry sake; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, plus more, for seasoning; 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 small clove); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Sesame seeds; Thinly sliced scallion greens; Steamed rice (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sake
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, plus more, for seasoning
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 small clove)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Sesame seeds
Thinly sliced scallion greens
Steamed rice (optional)

1
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sake, sugar and vinegar and bring to a boil. Boil over high heat until thickened to a glaze, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and season with a fresh splash of vinegar, if you like.
2
Preheat the grill for at least 10 minutes, preparing to grill over moderately high heat, and soak 8 double-pronged bamboo skewers or 16 single skewers in water.
3
In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients except for the sesame seeds and scallion greens.
4
Form the meat mixture into 16 meatballs. Thread the meatballs onto the skewers, leaving just a little space in between and flatten slightly.
5
Oil the grates well and grill the meatball skewers until light grill marks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and grill for 2 minutes longer, until the outside of the meatballs looks cooked.
6
Brush the sauce over the meatballs, flip and brush the other side. Flip them and brush them with the sauce constantly for about 1 minute, until glazed and cooked through. If the sauce darkens too quickly, reduce the heat or move the skewers to a cooler part of the grill.
7
Transfer the skewers to a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve over rice, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup dry sake, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, plus more, for seasoning, and more.

Yes, Glazed Japanese Chicken Meatballs On Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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