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Chicken Onigiri

Chicken Onigiri: Irresistibly Tasty Japanese Snack at Home

Discover a healthy and quick recipe for Chicken Onigiri, combining teriyaki chicken and sticky sushi rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Short-grain for sticky texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Fine salt works best
  • Furikake Optional sprinkle for extra flavor
For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce For marinating and sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sake Can substitute with water
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda For tenderizing chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For crispy texture
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Sweet rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Neutral oil for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic Adds flavor depth
For Assembly
  • Nori Seaweed strips for wrapping

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • large skillet
  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear and cook according to package instructions.
  2. Transfer warm rice to a bowl, mix in salt and optionally furikake, and let cool.
  3. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  4. Refrigerate chicken for 30 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, whisk soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar; simmer until thickened.
  6. Fry marinated chicken until golden, add minced garlic, and pour teriyaki sauce over.
  7. Wet hands and form rice into triangles, adding chicken filling in the center.
  8. Wrap with nori strips and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy freshly made Chicken Onigiri! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to a month and reheat in the microwave.

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