Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKaiyo SushiChicken Tempura Roll Recipe

Chicken Tempura Roll Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time45m
Serves2

Tempura chicken, avocado, lettuce, Cucumber, Eel Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Tempura Chicken

Method

Tempura Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Make the Tempura Batter

    In a bowl, combine the tempura batter mix with ice water. Whisk until just combined; a few lumps are okay.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip into the tempura batter, allowing excess to drip off. Fry in the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sushi Roll Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sushi Rice

    Ensure your sushi rice is cooked and cooled to room temperature.

  2. 6

    Lay Out the Nori

    Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.

  3. 7

    Spread the Sushi Rice

    Wet your hands to prevent sticking, take a handful of sushi rice and evenly spread it over the nori, leaving about an inch at the far end.

  4. 8

    Add Fillings

    Lay down strips of tempura chicken, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, and julienned cucumber in the center of the rice-covered nori.

  5. 9

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, tucking in the fillings as you go. Apply gentle pressure to form a tight roll.

  6. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Drizzle eel sauce over the top and serve.

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