Description
Chicken Onigiri is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the essence of Japanese cuisine right to your kitchen. These savory rice triangles are filled with tender teriyaki chicken, offering a unique taste experience that will impress anyone who tries them. Ideal as a snack, appetizer, or part of a lunchbox, this easy recipe allows for customization with various fillings and seasonings. Shaping your onigiri is fun for all ages, making cooking an engaging family activity. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can enjoy these delicious handheld snacks any time you’re craving something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken (drumsticks recommended)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (or water)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons furikake (optional)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into small rectangles)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by mixing it with fine salt and optional furikake after cooking.
- Marinate diced chicken in soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar to make the teriyaki sauce.
- In a nonstick pan, cook marinated chicken until done; add minced garlic and teriyaki sauce to glaze.
- Shape onigiri by placing rice in your palm, adding filling, and forming into triangles; wrap with nori.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg