Sticky Soy Glazed Chicken Meatball Skewers

These sticky soy glazed chicken meatball skewers are fast, flavour-packed and built for weeknight cooking or the BBQ. Juicy chicken mince is mixed with fresh herbs, spring onion and chilli, rolled into meatballs, then glazed with a glossy soy, mirin and honey sauce until caramelised.

They’re easy to prep, cook quickly, and disappear just as fast — perfect for entertaining, school-holiday dinners or throwing on the grill when you want something a bit different.

👉 Watch the full cook on YouTube: Sticky Soy Glazed Chicken Meatball Skewers (video)

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Chicken Meatballs

• 500 g chicken mince

• 3 spring onions, finely sliced

• 1½ tsp sesame oil

• ½ cup coriander leaves, finely chopped

• ¼ cup Vietnamese mint, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated

• 1 small red chilli, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, plus extra to garnish

👉 We use our Chicken Breast Mince for this recipe — lean, fresh and ideal for quick cooks.

Sticky Soy Glaze

• ¼ cup water

• ½ cup mirin

• ½ cup soy sauce

• 2 tsp brown sugar

• 1½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated

• 1 tbsp honey

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince, spring onions, sesame oil, coriander, Vietnamese mint, garlic, ginger, chilli and sesame seeds. Mix gently until just combined.

2. Roll the mixture into small, even meatballs and set aside.

3. To make the glaze, add the water, mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and honey to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 7–10 minutes until reduced and glossy. Set aside.

4. Heat a lightly oiled pan or BBQ grill over medium heat.

5. Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

6. During the final minute of cooking, brush or spoon the glaze over the meatballs, turning to coat all sides. Allow the sauce to caramelise lightly without burning.

7. Remove from the heat, thread the glazed meatballs onto skewers, finish with extra sesame seeds and fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

• Don’t overmix the mince — gentle mixing keeps the meatballs juicy.

• If grilling, soak wooden skewers beforehand or thread the meatballs on after cooking.

• These are great served with steamed rice, noodles or wrapped in lettuce cups.

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