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Chicken Onigiri

Savory Chicken Onigiri: A Comforting Japanese Delight

Chicken Onigiri is a comforting and versatile Japanese dish, perfect for lunch or as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rice balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Short-grain rice for sticky texture
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Chicken (cooked) Leftover cooked chicken works well
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Opt for gluten-free if needed
For the Wrapping
  • 4 sheets Nori (seaweed) Traditional wrapping for flavor
Optional Fillings
  • 1 cup Pickled Vegetables Add tangy contrast
  • 1 avocado Avocado Creamy addition

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Onigiri
  1. Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice until water runs clear, then cook in a rice cooker with a pinch of salt.
  2. Once cooked and slightly cooled, mix in 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
  3. Wet hands, take a scoop of rice, flatten it, place cooked chicken in the center, and mold rice around it.
  4. Wrap each onigiri with a strip of nori for traditional presentation.
  5. Serve on a plate with soy sauce or pickled vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rice ballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To keep onigiri fresh, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid wrapping in nori until serving time for crispness.

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