Teriyaki Chicken Sushi
Teriyaki Chicken Sushi is a fresh and flavorful fusion dish made with tender teriyaki chicken, seasoned sushi rice, crisp vegetables, and nori. This easy homemade sushi recipe is perfect for beginners, offering a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures without using raw fish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 rolls (serves 4)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Sushi rice
- Nori sheets
- Chicken breast or thighs
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar or honey
- Mirin or rice vinegar
- Garlic (minced)
- Ginger (grated)
- Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Cucumber (cut into strips)
- Carrot (julienned)
- Avocado (sliced)
- Sesame seeds
- Salt
- Optional: mayonnaise or spicy mayo
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Season with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt, then let cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, mirin, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Cook chicken in a pan until fully cooked. Add the sauce and simmer until thickened and glossy. Slice into strips.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat.
- Spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top.
- Arrange teriyaki chicken, cucumber, carrot, and avocado across the center.
- Roll tightly using the mat, sealing the edge with a little water.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with mayonnaise if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use short-grain sushi rice for the best texture and stickiness.Keep hands slightly wet when handling rice to prevent sticking.A sharp knife ensures clean sushi slices—wipe between cuts.Customize with tofu or extra vegetables for a vegetarian version.Best enjoyed fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
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