Tsukune (Chicken Meatballs with Sauce)
Experience the delightful taste of Tsukune, Japanese chicken meatballs that are tender, flavorful, and glazed in a savory sauce. Bursting with umami from fresh ingredients like garlic and ginger, these meatballs are perfect as appetizers or a main dish for any gathering. Easy to make and customizable, Tsukune promises to impress your family and friends with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake (or rice wine vinegar)
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all ingredients.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, green onions, garlic, ginger, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- 3. Wet your hands and shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter). Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- 5. While baking, whisk together soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- 6. Drizzle sauce over meatballs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg