Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Chicken Onigiri Recipe that combines tender shredded chicken with perfectly seasoned sushi rice, formed into traditional Japanese rice balls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pieces (1 lb) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves, minced Fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 cups Sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook Chicken – Boil chicken breasts in water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Season with salt or herbs if desired for extra flavor.
- Step 2: Shred Chicken – Let chicken cool slightly, then shred using two forks. Work in opposite directions to create fine, even strands.
- Step 3: Make Sauce – Combine soy sauce and sugar in bowl until dissolved. Toss shredded chicken in sauce until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Prepare Rice – Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions, about 20 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar after cooking.
- Step 5: Form Onigiri – With wet hands, take handful of warm rice, flatten in palm, add chicken mixture in center, and shape into triangles or balls.
- Step 6: Serve – Enjoy immediately while warm or wrap in plastic wrap for later consumption.
Notes
- Keep your hands slightly damp when forming onigiri to prevent rice from sticking to your palms
- Don’t overfill the rice balls – too much filling makes them difficult to seal and prone to breaking
- Use warm rice for easier shaping, but let it cool slightly to avoid burning your hands
- Press firmly but gently when forming triangles to ensure they hold together without becoming dense
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Shaping
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken Onigiri Recipe, Japanese rice balls, onigiri, chicken filling, sushi rice, Japanese cuisine, portable meal