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Chicken Onigiri

Delicious Chicken Onigiri You Can Make in Minutes

Enjoy these Chicken Onigiri filled with savory teriyaki chicken and sushi rice, perfect as a snack or meal prep option.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 onigiri
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice Short-grain rice for stickiness
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake Optional for added umami
For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or ground chicken recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce For marinating
  • 1 tablespoon Sake Or water as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Use sparingly
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For crispy exterior
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Adds flavor
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Base of the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Nonstick for cooking
For the Wrap
  • 1 sheet Nori Best when fresh

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook with 2.3 cups water. Let cool slightly and fold in salt and furikake.
  2. Cut chicken into small pieces, combine with soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Whisk soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar together for teriyaki sauce.
  4. Heat oil in skillet, stir-fry chicken for 2-3 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Add garlic and teriyaki sauce, simmer for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Wet hands and scoop sushi rice into palm, create a well, add chicken filling, and mold into a triangle.
  7. Wrap nori around the base of each onigiri.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onigiriCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in microwave for best results.

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