Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Roll 🍣🍗🥒

Ingredients

For the Sushi Rice

• 2 cups (400g) sushi rice

• 2½ cups (600ml) water

• ¼ cup (60ml) rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

For the Chicken Filling

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced

• ¼ cup (60ml) teriyaki sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

Vegetables

• 1 cucumber, cut into strips

• 1 carrot, cut into thin strips

• 1 avocado, sliced

• Baby spinach or lettuce leaves

For Rolling

• 5 nori sheets

• Sesame seeds (optional)

Dipping Sauce

• Soy sauce

• Spicy mayo

• Teriyaki sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rice

1. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear.

2. Cook according to package instructions.

3. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

4. Fold into warm rice and let cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

1. Toss cooked chicken with teriyaki sauce and sesame oil.

2. Let sit for 10 minutes for maximum flavor.

Step 3: Assemble the Roll

1. Place a nori sheet shiny-side down on a bamboo mat.

2. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of rice over the nori.

3. Arrange chicken, cucumber, carrot, avocado, and spinach across the center.

Step 4: Roll

1. Lift the bamboo mat and roll tightly.

2. Seal the edge with a little water.

3. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Step 5: Slice

1. Use a sharp knife dipped in water.

2. Cut each roll into 8 pieces.

Step 6: Optional Topping

1. Brush the outside lightly with teriyaki sauce.

2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

3. Drizzle with spicy mayo if desired.

Yield

• 5 rolls (about 40 sushi pieces)

Prep Time

• 30 minutes

Cook Time

• 20 minutes

Total Time

• 50 minutes

Nutrition (Approximate Per Roll)

• Calories: 320

• Protein: 18g

• Carbohydrates: 42g

• Fat: 8g

Pro Tips

✅ Keep a small bowl of water nearby to prevent rice from sticking to your hands.

✅ Use freshly cooked sushi rice for the best texture.

✅ For extra flavor, lightly torch the top after brushing with teriyaki sauce.

✅ Chill the rolls for 10 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

This Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Roll combines tender glazed chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned sushi rice for a delicious homemade sushi that's beginner-friendly and packed with flavor. 🍣✨🍗