Delicious Chicken Onigiri: Your New Favorite Flavor Bomb

Chicken Onigiri is a delightful twist on a classic dish, perfect for weeknight dinners and using leftover chicken.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 35

Course Chicken Recipes

Cuisine Japanese

Servings rice balls

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

rice cooker
Fine Mesh Sieve
large bowl
wooden spatula

Ingredients

For the Rice

2 cups sushi rice
2.5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

For the Filling

1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons soy sauce consider low-sodium variations
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Optional Wrapping

nori sheets for added texture and flavor

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Onigiri

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in your rice cooker and cook until tender.
Allow the rice to rest in the closed rice cooker for 10 minutes.
Season the rice with salt, rice vinegar, and sugar, folding gently to combine.
In a separate bowl, mix shredded chicken with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Wet your hands, take a small portion of rice, and shape it around the chicken mixture.
Continue shaping rice balls with the remaining rice and filling, compressing them well.
If using nori, cut strips and wrap each onigiri before serving.

Notes

Rinsing rice is key for sticky texture. Adjust seasoning to taste. Can substitute chicken with other proteins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rice ballCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Chicken Onigiri, easy recipes, family cooking, Leftovers, Quick Meals, sushi rice

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