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Chicken Katsu Musubi

Savory Chicken Katsu Musubi: Crispy Japanese Comfort Food

Enjoy a crispy, flavorful Chicken Katsu Musubi, a savory Japanese snack that's both healthy and customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts
  • 2 large Eggs Consider flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Opt for sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be used
  • 1 cup Neutral Oil For frying, use canola or vegetable oil
For the Musubi
  • 3 sheets Nori Cut into thirds; can substitute with soy paper
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice Use short-grain rice for best results
  • 1/4 cup Tonkatsu Sauce Homemade option with ketchup and soy sauce available

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Sushi rice cooker or pot
  • Musubi mold or Spam can

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pound chicken thighs to ½-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth for the batter.
  3. Dredge chicken in batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat oil in skillet and fry breaded chicken for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Prepare sushi rice according to package instructions and let cool.
  6. Pack sushi rice into the mold for the base of the musubi.
  7. Add tonkatsu sauce and a piece of fried chicken on top of the rice.
  8. Wrap with nori, moistening edges to seal properly.
  9. Slice musubi for easier handling or serve whole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped in plastic.

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