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Crispy Chicken Tempura Roll

Crispy Chicken Tempura Roll: Your New Family Favorite Sushi

Make the Crispy Chicken Tempura Roll at home in just 30 minutes for a fun family meal that rivals your favorite restaurant sushi.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Steaming Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Short-Grain Rice Calrose or Nishiki recommended
  • 2.5 cups Cold Water
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Chicken Tempura
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Slice against the grain
  • 1 cup Plain Flour
  • 1/2 cup Corn Flour (Cornstarch)
  • 2 inches Neutral Cooking Oil For frying
For Assembly
  • 4 sheets Nori
  • 1 piece Ripe Avocado Sliced
  • Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • bamboo sushi mat
  • deep skillet or frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Cook rice in a saucepan with cold water, bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 12 minutes.
  3. Let rice steam covered for 10 minutes off the heat.
  4. Season rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt mixture, gently folding it in.
  5. Slice chicken breasts into strips, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Coat chicken strips in plain flour, then corn flour.
  7. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C), test with a small piece of chicken.
  8. Fry chicken strips in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare nori on a sushi mat, spread seasoned rice, leaving edge bare.
  10. Fill with crispy chicken and avocado, roll tightly, sealing with moist nori.
  11. Slice into 8 pieces with a wet knife, serve with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the crispiest chicken, follow oil temperature recommendations and double coat the chicken.

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