Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

appx 1 1/4 lb boneless chicken thighs

sugar

couple grinds of black pepper

generous pinch of salt

soy sauce

mirin

thin slice of ginger, peeled & grated

garlic, minced

stalks green onion, chopped

slice green chili pepper, minced (optional)

bit of grated lemon rind

bamboo skewers