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bbq chicken musubi recipe

BBQ Chicken Musubi Recipe – Irresistibly Sweet, Savory & Grilled


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  • Author: Rose
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 musubi 1x

Description

A delicious Hawaiian-style BBQ chicken musubi with grilled chicken, sweet soy glaze, sticky rice, and nori – perfect for meal prep or snacking.


Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1½ cups cooked short-grain white rice

23 sheets nori

Salt to taste


Instructions

1. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to create glaze.

2. Coat chicken in half the glaze and let marinate 15–30 minutes.

3. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

4. Let rest, then slice into musubi-sized pieces.

5. Lay nori strip on board. Add rice, chicken, sauce, then more rice.

6. Press firmly into shape and wrap with nori.

7. Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results.

Add Sriracha or pineapple juice for a flavor twist.

Wrap tightly if storing for later.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: BBQ, Snacks
  • Method: Grilling, Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 musubi
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg