Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple juice vinegar
- 3 medium cloves of garlic, smashed and peeled
- 3 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, sliced
- 1 tablespoon whole black or white peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare the tare sauce by combining soy sauce, dark brown sugar, apple juice vinegar, garlic, scallions, ginger, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then simmer until thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko bread crumbs, scallions, egg, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Skewer the meatballs and grill on medium heat until browned on all sides.
- Brush the grilled meatballs with tare sauce and cook for an additional 15–30 seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg