Japanese-Style Chicken Tsukune with Italian Twist
A fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors in this delicious chicken skewer dish. Grilled to perfection, it's a perfect meal for a summer evening.
Ingredients
- β1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- β1/4 cup Japanese tsukune sauceor substitute with soy sauce and sake
- β2 tablespoons zesty Italian dressingfor serving
- β2 charred bell pepperssliced into 1-inch pieces
- β1 medium onionsliced into 1-inch pieces
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor brushing skewers
- β salt and pepperto taste
- β Italian parsleychopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together tsukune sauce, Italian dressing, and minced garlic.
- 3
Add chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat with the sauce.
- 4
Thread chicken, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- 5
Brush skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Serve hot with additional tsukune sauce and zesty Italian dressing on the side.
- 8
Garnish with chopped Italian parsley, if desired.
- 9
Let skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving.