Teriyaki Chicken Mayo Onigiri

Teriyaki chicken and mayonnaise are a perfect combination. The sweet and savory teriyaki chicken is incredibly appetizing. It’s delicious, warm and still tasty even when cold, so it’s perfect for lunch boxes. Wrap it with nori if you like.

What is Teriyaki ?

Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking style where meat or fish is cooked in a sweet soy-based sauce. The sauce is made with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, giving it a glossy finish and a savory-sweet flavor.

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Ingredients (2–3 onigiri)

For Teriyaki chicken 

• 1 pc(250g) Chicken breast

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce

• 2 Tbsp mirin

• 1 Tbsp sake

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp grated ginger

  
  

For Teriyaki chicken mayo onigiri

• 200g cooked Japanese rice

• some teriyaki chicken

• some mayonnaise

• 1 Tbsp toasted black sesame seeds

• 2 pinches of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🍗Teriyaki chicken

1. Add the chicken breast to a pan.

2. Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and ginger.

3. Turn on the heat and cook while coating the chicken with the sauce.

4. Simmer until the sauce thickens and almost evaporates.

5. Turn off the heat.

   
   

🍙 Teriyaki chicken mayo onigiri

1. Mix warm rice with 2 pinches of salt and black sesame seeds.

2. Place some teriyaki chicken in the center and add mayonnaise.

3. Wrap the rice around the filling.

4. Gently shape into an onigiri.

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✨ Tips for success

• Mix the seasonings before turning on the heat.

• Lightly shred the chicken as the liquid reduces so it absorbs more flavor.

• If it gets too dry while cooking, add about 2 Tbsp of water and continue simmering.

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💡 Why you’ll love this recipe

• The sweet and savory teriyaki chicken is incredibly appetizing.

• Simple ingredients you can find anywhere

• Great for meal prep or lunch boxes

• A unique way to enjoy Japanese home cooking