Zion Thompson shares family traditions that connect him to home. He performs as a guitarist and vocalist for the reggae band The Green. Away from the stage, he cooks island style meals. This Furikake Chicken Recipe features crispy chicken thighs coated in savory teriyaki marinade and crunchy Japanese seaweed seasoning.
You need simple ingredients like flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and Chinese five spice. Fry the chicken until golden brown. Discover more local dishes on Cooking Hawaiian Style Chicken Recipes. Learn about Japanese seasonings with this Homemade Furikake Seasoning Guide. Serve this main course warm for family dinners.
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Furikake Chicken by Zion Thompson
Zion Thompson is a guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of the internationally recognized Hawaiʻi reggae band The Green. Away from the stage, he shares the food and family traditions that keep him connected to home.
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken thighs boneless
- 3-4 cups flour
- 16 oz teriyaki marinade
- 1 oz furikake
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, onion powder, garlic, and five spice together in a bowl.
- Cut the thighs into large, uniform chunks.
- Heat the oil to about 350°F.
- Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour until every piece is coated.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown. For 1½-inch chunks, plan on roughly 5–8 minutes and confirm they’re cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Blot off extra oil with a napkin and toss the chicken in the sauce.
- Top with furikake and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 60gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 3162mgPotassium: 1164mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin B1: 1mgVitamin B5: 4mgVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 7mg
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