Description
Chicken Onigiri is a delightful Japanese treat that combines fluffy sushi rice with savory teriyaki chicken, making it an ideal snack or light meal. Perfectly shaped into convenient triangles and wrapped in nori, these rice balls are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re enjoying them as part of a packed lunch or serving them at a gathering, Chicken Onigiri offers a burst of flavor in every bite. With customizable fillings and toppings, you can tailor this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Quick and fun to make, it’s an excellent choice for busy days or impressing guests with authentic Japanese cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken (drumsticks recommended)
- Soy sauce, sake, mirin
- Brown sugar, garlic
- Nori (seaweed) for wrapping
Instructions
- Prepare sushi rice by mixing it with salt and furikake after cooking.
- Cut the chicken into small pieces and marinate with soy sauce, sake, baking soda, cornstarch, brown sugar, and garlic for 30 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a nonstick pan until fully cooked; add teriyaki sauce until it thickens.
- Shape onigiri: Wet hands, scoop rice into palm, create a well for the chicken filling, cover with more rice, shape into triangles, and wrap with nori.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg