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Chicken Onigiri Recipe

Chicken Onigiri Recipe

5.1 from 12 reviews

Delight in the flavors of Chicken Onigiri, a Japanese rice ball stuffed with savory chicken filling. These handheld treats are perfect for a quick meal or snack and are sure to satisfy your cravings for something deliciously different.

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice:

  • 4 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 tablespoons furikake (optional)

Chicken Filling:

  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken meat (such as drumsticks), diced
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake or water
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into small rectangles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Rice: Mix cooked sushi rice with salt and furikake.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Combine diced chicken with marinade ingredients, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Make Teriyaki Sauce: Mix teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Cook Chicken: Sauté marinated chicken until cooked.
  5. Prepare Glaze: Sauté garlic, add sauce mixture, cook until thickened.
  6. Assemble Onigiri: Shape rice balls with chicken filling and nori strips.

Notes

  • You can customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients.
  • Wet your hands when shaping the onigiri to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: Chicken Onigiri, Japanese Rice Ball, Onigiri Recipe