These Japanese-style glazed chicken meatballs are seasoned with ginger, miso, and sake, shaped into tender patties, then grilled to savory perfection!
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
12 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Calories
133 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 2
Brush glaze over meatballs before serving.
Step 3
Heat oil in a small pot over low heat. Add 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic. Cook and stir until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup tamari, 1/4 cup sake, mirin, brown sugar, and sesame seeds. Simmer until glaze is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Combine ground chicken, egg, green onions, carrot, bread crumbs, miso, 2 tablespoons ginger, potato starch, seaweed, 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon sake, soy sauce, white sugar, and paprika in a large bowl. Mix into a thick paste, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Roll ground chicken mixture into balls the size of your palm. Flatten them slightly into patties. Grill until well-browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until browned on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).