Chicken Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) Recipe

Chicken onigiri is an easy, delicious comforting food that is perfect for a meal or snack. There is sweet savory ground chicken with a hint of ginger mixed into warm Japanese rice.

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Cook the chicken.

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Season the chicken.

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Mix into rice.

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Shape.

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