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  • Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
  • This easy technique for grilled chicken meatballs is the only way to go! By pre-baking the meatballs, they finish quickly on the grill, and stay moist and juicy every time. The hoisin-ginger glaze we used makes for a beautiful, glossy meatball, but you can flavor these just about any way you want. Enjoy!
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  • @lucg4767
    @lucg4767 Місяць тому +86

    most importantly is that you brush the sauce around the outside, round the outside, round the outside.

  • @aeroplane_jellie
    @aeroplane_jellie Місяць тому +145

    You are the Biggie Smalls, of your giant, grilled meatballs

    • @rusinoe8364
      @rusinoe8364 28 днів тому

      I love playing with Big balls

  • @CohassetJim
    @CohassetJim Місяць тому +83

    John, I live in mortal fear of the day you stop making these videos because my cooking reputation hinges on them. I have gotten more pleasure from making and experimenting with your recipes! And have given pleasure to those who enjoy my food…but I’m only channeling your inner chefiness/child.
    You are fun AND a genius. Thank you!!❤

    • @seanleafgreen135
      @seanleafgreen135 Місяць тому +4

      Agreed !

    • @Mus34679
      @Mus34679 29 днів тому +3

      Well, he is after all the Marvin Gaye of making our day.

    • @CohassetJim
      @CohassetJim 29 днів тому +3

      @@Mus34679 The Billy Joel of filling our bowl 😁.

    • @Mindinvasion
      @Mindinvasion 25 днів тому

      shouldnt you by now have the confidence to give it go yourself, at some point its worth trying to work without recipies, if you have the foundations down and a good sense of tasting for flavor balance :)

  • @m1shuC
    @m1shuC Місяць тому +66

    "Damp hands make smooth balls" will be written on Chef John's tombstone 🤣

    • @MrVovansim
      @MrVovansim Місяць тому +6

      It's an iconic phrase, but his epitaph will surely be "and as always, enjoy!"

    • @seatbelt123
      @seatbelt123 Місяць тому +2

      I expected this to be the most talked about line. Ballsy joke!

    • @willjordan3121
      @willjordan3121 Місяць тому

      Also ”Wet wood works the best” legend

    • @thejudgmentalcat
      @thejudgmentalcat Місяць тому

      'I'm now the Carole Lombard of this here graveyard"
      I'll see myself out

  • @abcdqwerty2613
    @abcdqwerty2613 Місяць тому +14

    Been watching your videos since way back. I`ve gone to culinary school but none of my teachers taught me as much as you have. keep it up. You`re the goat.

  • @santesuffoletta6788
    @santesuffoletta6788 Місяць тому +6

    I come here every day to steal ideas, but thought it was time to comment. Thank you Chef John! You truly are the Julia Child of the modern era. Only, instead of mostly French cuisine, you bring us the whole world, and so much wonderful culinary knowledge while keeping it all fun and ego free. I look forward to your recipes every week. Thank you for all you do!

  • @grigorsamsa6564
    @grigorsamsa6564 Місяць тому +10

    Things I learned from Chef John today:
    - Damp hands make smooth balls
    - The balls should be barely touching
    - Chef John loves it when you experiment with balls

  • @rustyrobinson8027
    @rustyrobinson8027 Місяць тому +23

    We love you Chef John ❤️🇺🇸

  • @driftspecs13
    @driftspecs13 Місяць тому +17

    These are called tsukune (skoo-neh, つくね) in Japanese and are a staple at izakayas. If you ever find yourself in one, order them! They're incredible.

  • @aaronbrooks1048
    @aaronbrooks1048 Місяць тому +2

    Made these after seeing the video yesterday and really enjoyed them! We weren’t able to grill them this time, but we broiled them the last few minutes to achieve some extra browning and they were still good. Will definitely try finishing them on the grill soon! Served them with ginger, scallion, garlic and lime rice and roasted broccoli and it was a great meal!

  • @aaronbailey9454
    @aaronbailey9454 Місяць тому +2

    Chef John was not kidding with these meatballs being forgiving. I checked them at 12 minutes and they were already over 170 degrees! They were still tender even after grilling. I would definitely start checking them at the 10 minute mark.

  • @endlessoul
    @endlessoul Місяць тому +18

    Stress free chicken grilling is too awesome. This is definitely going in the rotation

  • @inspectorbuttons
    @inspectorbuttons Місяць тому +1

    Chef John - Have you ever made Oyakodon? It's a Japanese dish made of chicken and eggs served over rice. It's delicious if you've never had it.

  • @nicmoro2979
    @nicmoro2979 Місяць тому +8

    I’m the guy that has too much beer while cooking lol 😂

    • @ICONICMUSIC
      @ICONICMUSIC Місяць тому +6

      You are after all the only judge presiding over how much beer you're imbibing, so drink up 🍻

    • @fart_restoration
      @fart_restoration Місяць тому +2

      Same, brother.

    • @supergeek1418
      @supergeek1418 Місяць тому +4

      Hey, I time my Brown Roux by how long it takes to drink 2 beers. Never fails!

  • @saudigold50
    @saudigold50 Місяць тому +1

    Everything you prepare and cook is perfect. Thank you for such stellar content ✌🏼

  • @dirkstarbuck6126
    @dirkstarbuck6126 Місяць тому +1

    Look amazing! Thank you!!

  • @user-tz4gm8mv9c
    @user-tz4gm8mv9c Місяць тому +1

    No one love the balls like Chef John loves the balls. Grilled chicken balls that is.

  • @mariariggio3859
    @mariariggio3859 Місяць тому

    Love Chef John!!!

  • @ensabahnur7657
    @ensabahnur7657 Місяць тому +1

    Definitely a must try!😋🍴

  • @3shellyiam
    @3shellyiam Місяць тому

    These look delicious!

  • @sweetlou5902
    @sweetlou5902 Місяць тому

    I love you and your videos chef John!

  • @riuphane
    @riuphane Місяць тому +1

    Ok, I needed a recipe like this, so looking forward to experimenting with this. Seems like a good candidate for making ahead for camping or picnics too...

  • @Grimbot81
    @Grimbot81 26 днів тому

    masterfully done.

  • @galaw1991
    @galaw1991 26 днів тому

    Turned out delicious! We served the meatballs over slaw, excellent choice. Used half pork half beef instead of chicken.

  • @audreycasassa1683
    @audreycasassa1683 Місяць тому

    Great Idea!!!

  • @SS4Xani
    @SS4Xani Місяць тому

    5:40 - Thanks for the tip. I'll keep that in mind if I am ever able to start grilling someday myself.

  • @iole96792
    @iole96792 Місяць тому +14

    Dang! I made chicken balls last night! If I had waited I would have seen this recipe!!! Oh well, I have it for the future.

  • @ALaMode_Designer
    @ALaMode_Designer 20 днів тому

    Ok the sandwich option looks awesome. I gotta use that idea.

  • @zeroxexe111
    @zeroxexe111 Місяць тому

    Exciting! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @lindainparis7349
    @lindainparis7349 Місяць тому +1

    Looks like a great recipe either with or without barbecue served as chicken burgers !!!

  • @ms.l9481
    @ms.l9481 Місяць тому

    Came across u this beautiful Sunday morning....Yay🎉🎉🎉

  • @jasonsmith2775
    @jasonsmith2775 Місяць тому

    CJ: loved you since '09! Please keep the savory stuff coming!

  • @ulyylaaka8317
    @ulyylaaka8317 Місяць тому

    Havent watched your channel in two years, and its so wholesome that its all still the same 🥰

  • @CookingwithCatLover0330
    @CookingwithCatLover0330 Місяць тому

    I've been getting more creative on the grill lately as we are cooking out at least once a week but many times twice. I will try these with beef meatballs. I finally figured out to cook a great potato on the grill, slice it the long way then microwave for about 3 minutes. Same with carrots. Thanks for the recipe!

  • @thebrickler
    @thebrickler Місяць тому

    I'm trying to cut carbs so this recipe is coming at the perfect time for me, def gonna try it.

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 Місяць тому

    Thanks John

  • @LivingInTheShade
    @LivingInTheShade Місяць тому

    They look gorgeous.

  • @GizaDog
    @GizaDog Місяць тому

    Wow.... your channel has grown! Congrats!

  • @darkcheaker
    @darkcheaker Місяць тому +1

    Would love to know the dressing for the Asian slaw, thanks chef!

  • @heidid5275
    @heidid5275 Місяць тому

    That sandwich is what I was thinking about the entire video! Dang!

  • @WayneMorrison1069
    @WayneMorrison1069 Місяць тому +3

    I’ve been using ground chicken to make chili lately. Wife loves the flavor. Will definitely try this as well. Thank you chef.

  • @supergeek1418
    @supergeek1418 Місяць тому +1

    You are (after all) the Monty Hall of your Chicken Meat Ball!

  • @dudeimbusy
    @dudeimbusy Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @MrSimonj1970
    @MrSimonj1970 Місяць тому

    I love Kashmiri Reshami kebab, also made with minced chicken and grilled, might be another good recipe for ya Chef!

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 Місяць тому +5

    John, sometimes you make me laugh a lot, you think of so many possibilities like if someone drinks too much beer at the grill,lol. They look tasty, wish I was allowed to grill where I live, but I'm thinking applying some of the sauce and placing them under a broiler for a few minutes might work, just won't have the smokey taste from the grill, or I could add liquid smoke maybe to the sauce? Thanks for sharing, always appreciated.👍❤️

    • @wrylife57
      @wrylife57 Місяць тому +2

      I think your idea will work, especially with a little liquid smoke.

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 Місяць тому

      Thanks, I know it won't be the same, but it should be tasty.

    • @wilfbentley6738
      @wilfbentley6738 Місяць тому

      Liquid smoke is really strong. Use 1 drop only in the glaze/sauce.

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 Місяць тому

      wilfbentley6738,
      Thanks, I will keep that in mind.

  • @patrickdumas224
    @patrickdumas224 Місяць тому +1

    I’d like to try those on a sandwich

  • @xnonsuchx
    @xnonsuchx Місяць тому

    You are the Matt Frewer of how you skewer

  • @seanbrossard8178
    @seanbrossard8178 Місяць тому

    Hello from Sacramento CA. Hey John it's started like bay area weather here this morning.

    • @SM-wk3dn
      @SM-wk3dn Місяць тому

      Light the Beam! 🎉😎😁

  • @anhelido
    @anhelido Місяць тому +1

    Tsukune! ❤

  • @sharmishthabanerjee6852
    @sharmishthabanerjee6852 Місяць тому

    Awesome recipe chef, please show Italian Torta pasqualina recipe please 🥺 please

  • @NeganSmith-bb1fr
    @NeganSmith-bb1fr Місяць тому

    I'm always excited to see a new way to cook up some lean chicken meatballs. I'm on a diet so these look like a terrific treat. I will definitely try them sooon.. so please follow the lin... Jk thats's your thing to say

  • @davidcarbone3385
    @davidcarbone3385 Місяць тому

    yummy1 why does overtaxing make the. chicken meatball tough? just wondering?

  • @chrisjamessfsd
    @chrisjamessfsd Місяць тому +1

    "and/or you drink a lot of beer when you grill" 🤣But when you've been doing it for so many years, you do actually get relatively proficient at it! 😜

  • @sauersaxon
    @sauersaxon Місяць тому +1

    bake them on the grill instead of heating your house up with an oven during summer grilling season.

  • @vinceely2906
    @vinceely2906 Місяць тому +1

    The rarest of all the grilled chicken offerings? I hope not😄

  • @grim_glim
    @grim_glim Місяць тому

    If you want 16 even portions, divide your mix in half, 4 times. So divide it, then divide those divisions, repeat two more times. 16 is 2^4 so no need to use measuring tools

  • @Gayle.M
    @Gayle.M Місяць тому +1

    Between the oven and the grill, can you freeze them?

  • @torjobassen9366
    @torjobassen9366 Місяць тому

    the jokes get me every time 😂

  • @TimTheInspector
    @TimTheInspector Місяць тому +1

    Is there a recipe for the slaw too?

  • @SuzanneWho
    @SuzanneWho Місяць тому +1

    Hi John. How is freezing these? I would like to make them, freeze and then cook in my Itaki bento cooker. Should I bake and freeze or just freeze the raw meatballs and go from there? I would think the bake and freeze would be optimal. Thanks.

    • @traceysanzone4373
      @traceysanzone4373 Місяць тому +1

      I want to try that too so I don’t have to turn on the oven on a hot day.

  • @nancycy9039
    @nancycy9039 Місяць тому

    And here I am with plain ground chicken for dinner 😢 I think I’ll try adding those seasonings to it!

  • @smackwriter
    @smackwriter Місяць тому

    Not using the freakishly small wooden spoon to stir up the sauce was a missed opportunity 😢 great video!

  • @matthewanipen2418
    @matthewanipen2418 Місяць тому

    I hope you start your own izakaya!

  • @omgicantfindanamenot
    @omgicantfindanamenot Місяць тому

    Is there any reason these wouldn't freeze well for planning way in advance?

  • @eggs4bones
    @eggs4bones Місяць тому

    Very very funny that you called the chicken meatballs the 'rarest' of the grilled chicken offerings 😂

  • @fart_restoration
    @fart_restoration Місяць тому

    The secret to grilling your chicken meatballs is to bake them. Got it.

  • @hyperbaroque
    @hyperbaroque Місяць тому

    Holy s***. There's an Indonesian poster on Instagram who did a dish of meatballs dropped into boiled egg half cradles, and the smartest comment was to precook the meatballs. And here I see the perfect complement.

  • @pepperspray7386
    @pepperspray7386 Місяць тому

    if i were a betting man, id say this video was a walmart trip xD from grill to grilled chicken

  • @jalontf2
    @jalontf2 Місяць тому

    Honest question...Instead of spending 30 minutes to prep my charcoal grill for 6-8 minutes of cooking, are these doable under the broiler?

  • @donm1547
    @donm1547 Місяць тому

    Which whole 'REAL' charcoal did you use?

  • @jesusiskingofkingss
    @jesusiskingofkingss Місяць тому

    i like it looks like a ps2 videogame food that we would dream to eat , i imagine with a orange chicken sauce hm...

  • @-beee-
    @-beee- Місяць тому

    Do you think grinding some chicken thigh at home would work or is that TOO moist?

  • @patrickcoreilly
    @patrickcoreilly Місяць тому

    Cheeky Mate Cheeky lol

  • @wrylife57
    @wrylife57 Місяць тому +1

    These look great! Side note, that was a lot of charcoal for four little skewers that only needed reheating. I hope you had some brats or a nice ribeye to throw on after the skewers.

  • @SS4Xani
    @SS4Xani Місяць тому

    Since you're using the oven first and then grilling them, could that technically count as doing a "reverse sear" method so to speak?

  • @ahmed91750
    @ahmed91750 Місяць тому

    Just in time for today’s Bed time story

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Місяць тому +1

    Your fingers you'll be a'licken,
    When your meatballs are made with chicken.

  • @acf870
    @acf870 Місяць тому

    I am terrified of chicken mince

  • @rosemarymuthoni5853
    @rosemarymuthoni5853 29 днів тому

    Damp hands smooth balls.

  • @coolcanoechic
    @coolcanoechic Місяць тому

    Why are there no eggs in the meatball mixture?

  • @MykePagan
    @MykePagan Місяць тому

    I’m gonna make these, but instead of the oven I’ll bake them on the pellet smoker!

  • @dtrex392
    @dtrex392 Місяць тому +1

    ‘Skyers’ is correctly pronounced SKEW-ers….. ☺️

  • @charinajohansson3890
    @charinajohansson3890 Місяць тому

    Pull up your sleeves!!

  • @robertrisk93
    @robertrisk93 Місяць тому

    It's not called a sorbet scoop, it's called funderelele.

  • @kevansmith5511
    @kevansmith5511 Місяць тому

    this channel is more about how to make being alive better.

  • @michaeljones8877
    @michaeljones8877 Місяць тому

    "Wet wood works best".

  • @MunifTheGreat
    @MunifTheGreat Місяць тому

    I'm not having beers but I eat the food as I'm grilling by the time I finish half of the food is gone into my stomach m😅

  • @williamosirian4506
    @williamosirian4506 Місяць тому

    Ever notice when this guy talks, he always starts low to high to low with his voice with every sentence 😂

  • @WilliamVoisen
    @WilliamVoisen Місяць тому

    If you have the flat-style skewers, you could omit the oven part

  • @LtDan-ov6bf
    @LtDan-ov6bf Місяць тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @markwilkes4318
    @markwilkes4318 Місяць тому +1

    I thought a Vlad reference would have involved a blooder cut of meat.

  • @aaronbailey9454
    @aaronbailey9454 Місяць тому

    That rhyme was a stretch Chef.

  • @user-ys1iy4fx8w
    @user-ys1iy4fx8w Місяць тому +2

    علي موحان💓🤎🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎💞🤎🤎💞💞

  • @thaina2012
    @thaina2012 Місяць тому +2

    I’m so early 🥰🥰

  • @kekz0r
    @kekz0r 27 днів тому

    You didn't linger and do that thing with your voice when you said "with" in the intro. Why? How can I help?

  • @ancientwisdom108
    @ancientwisdom108 Місяць тому

    Wonderful ideas! Just. Please don't cook with aluminum foil, pans or non-stick if you care about health. 🙏

  • @orionskyy
    @orionskyy Місяць тому

    “Skyurrers”

  • @GrammerAngel
    @GrammerAngel Місяць тому +1

    Who's going to buy a bottle of Mirren wine for a couple teaspoons? How about suggesting a substitution?

    • @SuzanneWho
      @SuzanneWho Місяць тому

      The little bottles found in the supermarket are not pricey.

    • @sukigirlful
      @sukigirlful Місяць тому

      Picky much? There must be other recipes to use it, it's not as if it will go bad quickly.

  • @WORKOUTSOLUTIONS
    @WORKOUTSOLUTIONS Місяць тому

    ❤☦ CHRIST IS RISEN ☦❤
    ❤💪🍗🙏☦ BLESSED ARE THE CHEFS ☦🙏🕊😋✌

    • @memonk11
      @memonk11 Місяць тому

      Christ is a chicken meatball?!

  • @danwooller6101
    @danwooller6101 Місяць тому

    If there's not metric measures in the recipe, I'm not going to bother watching.

    • @foodwishes
      @foodwishes  Місяць тому +20

      Follow the recipe link and you get metric. Also, you watched anyway.

    • @Monatomic86
      @Monatomic86 Місяць тому +8

      I'd say measure with your heart, but your meal would be very lacking. 😅

    • @conniefunk2196
      @conniefunk2196 Місяць тому +13

      What a ridiculous remark

    • @wrylife57
      @wrylife57 Місяць тому +4

      @@foodwishes Chef John, always ready with a snappy comeback.🤣

    • @appo9357
      @appo9357 Місяць тому +1

      Lol 😂