Sushi rice balls filled with a tender mixture of chicken breast and McCormick Culinary® Spicy Furikake Seasoning is the perfect appetizer to share. Garnish with additional Seasoning for texture and an umami-forward flavor finish.
Cook sushi rice as directed on package, using 2 1/3 cups water. Fluff with fork then stir in 2 teaspoons of the rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Set aside to cool slightly while preparing filling.
Chicken Filling
To make the chicken filling, mix chicken, Spicy Furikake and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in medium bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through. Place chicken in medium bowl. Add mayonnaise and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
Onigiri
To form the rice balls, scoop about 1/3 cup warm rice into palm of hand and make a deep indentation in rice. Place about 2 tablespoons chicken filling in indentation. Using hands, gently shape rice around filling, forming into a cake (about 3-inches wide and 3/4-inch thick) or a ball, adding additional rice if necessary to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining rice and chicken filling.
Service
Heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Cook onigiri in batches, about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
To serve, sprinkle onigiri with Spicy Furikake Seasoning. Serve immediately.
