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Chicken Onigiri

Delicious Chicken Onigiri: Your New Favorite Japanese Snack

This Chicken Onigiri recipe brings together savory teriyaki chicken in a delightful rice ball, perfect for a quick snack or meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 onigiri
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onigiri
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice Essential for its sticky texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake Optional, for added umami
  • 1 sheet Nori Cut into small rectangles
For the Teriyaki Filling
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Meat Chicken thighs or ground chicken work as substitutes
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adds umami and saltiness
  • 2 tablespoons Sake Or water, for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Tenderizes the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Creates a glaze on the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Sweetens the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oil For cooking
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Infuses flavor into the dish

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the sushi rice according to package instructions and mix in salt and optional furikake. Allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Marinate chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar to make the teriyaki sauce, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  4. Cook the marinated chicken in a non-stick pan over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic to the pan, cook for 30 seconds, then pour in teriyaki sauce and let simmer until thickened.
  6. Wet your hands, scoop out rice, place chicken filling in the center, cover with more rice, and shape into onigiri. Wrap with a nori piece.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onigiriCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best texture, use fresh, high-quality chicken and consider adding fresh herbs or ginger for flavor enhancements.

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