Chicken Onigiri Recipe
These flavorful Chicken Onigiri are soft, savory Japanese rice balls filled with juicy chicken and wrapped in nori. Perfect for on-the-go meals, meal prep, or a healthy, satisfying snack.
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Calories: 249kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Non-stick frying pan
- Rice paddle or spoon
- Sharp Knife
- Plastic wrap (optional, for shaping)
- Small bowl of water (to prevent sticking)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3⅓ ounces ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake or dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 4 cups cooked Japanese rice
- 4 strips nori seaweed
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté ground chicken until fully cooked.
- Add tamari, sake (or wine), and grated ginger. Cook until fragrant and slightly reduced.
- Let the chicken mixture cool slightly before assembling.
- Wet your hands or use plastic wrap to handle rice easily.
- Take a scoop of rice, flatten slightly, and add a spoonful of chicken filling.
- Gently shape into a triangle or ball, sealing the filling inside.
- Wrap with a strip of nori for easy handling and extra flavor.
- Serve immediately or wrap and store for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg