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Yakitori Chicken Meatballs – Tsukune with Thermomix

Yakitori Chicken Meatballs – Tsukune with Thermomix

TThermomix
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
High ProteinLow CarbLow Calorie
Cuisine: Other

In the smoky alleys of Tokyo, under the glowing signs of izakayas, yakitori skewers sizzle over charcoal embers for centuries. Originally, in the 17th century, it was whole chicken on skewers — crispy skin, melting liver, crunchy cartilage. Nothing was wasted. Each part had its name, its cooking method, and its fans. But these skewers remained street food until after the war, when they became popular in all neighborhoods.

Nutrition per serving
324
Calories
27.2g
Protein
15.2g
Carbs
16.7g
Fat
by CookAdapt
No rating
Published Jul 12, 2026
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • ginger
    10 g ginger
  • cornstarch
    35 g cornstarch
  • sesame oil
    1½ tsp sesame oil
  • salt
    1 pinch salt
  • 150 g Spring onions
  • 450 g Chicken thighs
  • 1 Egg
  • 6 tbsp Yakitori sauce
  • 1 tbsp White sesame seeds
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Thermomix Instructions

Chop the ginger

Add the peeled ginger, chop.

ThermomixChop·Speed 8·3s

Scrape the sides

Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula.

Chop the onions

Add the chopped spring onions, chop.

ThermomixChop·Speed 6·4s

Scrape the sides

Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula.

Add the poultry

Add the skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cornstarch, sesame oil, egg, and salt.

ThermomixMix·Speed 1·4s

Mix with turbo

Pulse 4 times with turbo function.

ThermomixMix·1s

Transfer and rest

Transfer the mixture to a container, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

10 min

Form the meatballs

Lightly oil your hands with sesame oil. Take a portion of the mixture about the size of a golf ball, roll between your hands to form a smooth, compact ball.

Cook the meatballs

Place the meatballs in a hot skillet, roll them regularly to keep their round shape.

Skewer the meatballs

Thread 3 cooked meatballs onto each wooden skewer.

Prepare the sauce

Add the yakitori sauce to the bowl.

ThermomixMix·Speed 1·5s

Glaze and cook

Brush the skewers with yakitori sauce, cook for a few minutes until fully glazed.

5 min

Add the seeds

Sprinkle with white sesame seeds.

ThermomixMix·Speed 1·3s

Serve

Serve immediately.

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Yakitori Chicken Meatballs – Tsukune with Thermomix