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Chicken Onigiri

Delicious Chicken Onigiri with Irresistible Teriyaki Flavor

This Chicken Onigiri recipe offers a delightful experience with savory flavors and teriyaki glaze, perfect for snacks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 onigiri
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 4 cups sushi rice Short-grain rice necessary for stickiness.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor of the rice.
  • 2 tablespoons furikake Optional seasoning for flavor.
For the Chicken Filling
  • ½ pound boneless skinless chicken Choose from drumsticks, thighs, or ground chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Adds umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon sake Substitute with water if needed.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Tenderizes chicken during marination.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Creates crispy texture when cooked.
  • 2 cloves minced garlic Infuses aromatic flavor.
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1½ tablespoons soy sauce For the teriyaki sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon mirin Sweet rice wine.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Balances savory flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon oil For frying the chicken.
Wrapping and Finishing Touch
  • 1 sheet nori Wraps the rice balls.

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • nonstick pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker with 15% more water than usual, seasoning with salt and furikake.
  3. Cut chicken into small pieces and marinate with soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch for 30 minutes.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar to make the teriyaki sauce.
  5. Cook the marinated chicken in oil until completely cooked, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add minced garlic and teriyaki sauce to the pan, letting it thicken for a couple of minutes.
  7. Shape rice into triangles with the chicken filling in the center, wrapping with nori.
  8. Serve the Chicken Onigiri warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onigiriCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy Chicken Onigiri fresh for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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