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Chicken Katsu Musubi

Irresistible Chicken Katsu Musubi: A Crunchy Lunch Delight

Enjoy this flavorful Chicken Katsu Musubi—a healthier twist on the classic musubi that combines crunchy chicken with savory sushi rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Consider chicken breasts for a leaner choice.
  • 2 large Eggs Try flax eggs for a plant-based option.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste preferences.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper White pepper is a lovely alternative for a milder flavor.
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Substitute with regular breadcrumbs if needed.
  • 2 cups Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola oil works well.
For Assembly
  • 6 sheets Nori (cut into thirds) Pre-cut nori makes life easier.
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice Short-grain sticky rice is best.
  • ½ cup Tonkatsu Sauce Teriyaki sauce is a tasty alternative.

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • Shallow dish
  • Deep skillet or pan
  • Musubi mold or empty Spam can

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  2. Make the Batter: Whisk together eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken thigh in the batter and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil and fry chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Mold the Sushi Rice: Fill the mold with rice and press down firmly.
  6. Assemble the Musubi: Spread tonkatsu sauce on rice, add chicken, and wrap with nori.

Nutrition

Serving: 1musubiCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chicken Katsu Musubi is best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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