Description
Chicken Onigiri is a delightful Japanese snack that perfectly marries tender, seasoned chicken with sticky sushi rice. This handheld treat is not only flavorful but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize fillings to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed as a quick lunch or a picnic favorite, each bite delivers a burst of savory goodness that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil chicken breasts in water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Season with salt or herbs if desired.
- Shred the chicken: Let the chicken cool slightly, then shred it using two forks and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Combine soy sauce and sugar in a bowl until dissolved. Toss the shredded chicken in the sauce.
- Cook the rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions (about 20 minutes). Stir in rice vinegar after cooking.
- Form onigiri: With wet hands, take a handful of warm rice, flatten it in your palm, add some chicken mixture in the center, and shape into triangles or balls.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or wrap in plastic wrap for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in avocado or sesame seeds to your filling. Use short-grain rice for optimal stickiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.