Description
Learn how to make a delicious Crispy Chicken Tempura Roll at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Crispy fried chicken and creamy avocado rolled in seasoned rice and nori – a perfect lunch option!
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 2 cups short-grain rice (Calrose or Nishiki rice)
- 2.5 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken:
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup corn flour (cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 cups neutral cooking oil
Additional:
- 1 sheet nori
- 1 ripe avocado
- White and black sesame seeds (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Rinse rice, cook, and season with vinegar mixture.
- Chicken Preparation: Slice, season, coat, and fry the chicken.
- Roll Assembly: Spread rice on nori, add chicken and avocado, roll, slice, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients like cucumber, crab sticks, or spicy mayo.
- Make sure to use a sharp, wet knife when slicing the roll for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: Approx. 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg