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Chicken Katsu Musubi

Crispy Chicken Katsu Musubi for Epic Lunch Adventures

Every bite of Chicken Katsu Musubi offers a delightful fusion of crispy fried chicken, fluffy sushi rice, and savory nori, perfect for busy lunch breaks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 musubi
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Substitute with breast meat for a leaner option.
  • 2 Large Eggs Flax egg or aquafaba works for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground gives better flavor.
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be used, but won’t be as crispy.
  • 1 cup Neutral Oil Canola, vegetable, or peanut oil for frying.
For the Musubi
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets Find these in Asian grocery stores.
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice Short-grain rice is a great substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Tonkatsu Sauce Use store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • shallow dish
  • Molding tool (e.g., Spam can or musubi mold)

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pound the boneless skinless chicken thighs to an even ½-inch thickness and set aside.
  2. Whisk together eggs, flour, salt, and ground black pepper until the mixture is a smooth batter.
  3. Dredge the chicken in the egg batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F, then fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. On a clean surface, pack a strip of nori with ½ cup of sushi rice to form a compact rice block.
  6. Spread tonkatsu sauce over the rice block, place the fried chicken on top, and wrap nori tightly around it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1musubiCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fry the chicken just before assembling the musubi to maintain crispiness. For storage, wrap tightly and refrigerate or freeze for later use.

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