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Chicken Onigiri

Savory Chicken Onigiri: Your New Favorite Portable Snack

Experience the deliciousness of Chicken Onigiri, a versatile and portable Japanese snack perfect for any occasion.
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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: Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice Use short-grain rice for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use fine salt for even distribution.
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake Optional for extra flavor.
For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Meat Can substitute with drumsticks or thighs.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium varieties can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Sake Or use water.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Tenderizes chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For crispy texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Sweet rice wine.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can use coconut sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Neutral oil for stir-frying.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic preferred.
For the Wrap
  • 4 sheets Nori Cut into small rectangles.

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • nonstick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook sushi rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop as per package instructions and cool slightly.
  2. Mix in fine salt and optional furikake once cooled.
  3. Cut chicken into uniform pieces and marinate with soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch for 30 minutes.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar for teriyaki sauce.
  5. Stir-fry the marinated chicken in oil until cooked through and lightly browned, then add minced garlic.
  6. Shape onigiri by forming rice around chicken filling into triangles.
  7. Wrap each onigiri with nori for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge or freezer as described.

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