Buffalo Chicken Sushi

Gluten Free
Popular
Buffalo Chicken Sushi
35 min.
24
80kcal

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Craving the fiery kick of buffalo chicken wings but looking for a fun, unique twist? Get ready to roll with Buffalo Chicken Sushi! This gluten-free appetizer is a surprisingly delicious way to enjoy the classic buffalo flavor combination. Imagine tender shredded chicken, tossed in tangy hot sauce, nestled with crisp carrots and celery, and punctuated by the creamy tang of blue cheese – all wrapped in a delicate nori sheet and perfectly portioned into bite-sized sushi rolls.

This recipe is perfect for game day snacking, a creative party appetizer, or even a satisfying light meal. It's ready in under 35 minutes, so you can quickly satisfy your buffalo chicken craving without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, at just 80 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! Whether you're a sushi aficionado or a buffalo chicken fanatic, this recipe is guaranteed to be a conversation starter and a delightful culinary adventure. The optional addition of crumbled cheese tortilla chips adds a satisfying crunch, making each bite a textural delight. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unexpected and incredibly tasty treat!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  •  carrots peeled cut into thin strips
  • ribs celery cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 cup cheese tortilla chips crumbled
  • 0.3 cup hot sauce 
  • sheets nori seaweed 
  • 0.3 cup rice wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup rice short grain rice (sushi rice)
  • cup meat from a rotisserie chicken shredded cooked
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Bring the water and rice to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 18-22 minutes.Meanwhile, heat the vinegar, sugar and salt in a pan over medium heat until the sugar and salt have dissolved, set aside and let cool.
  2. Spread the rice out in a large wide bowl and fold in the vinegar mixture.
  3. Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat with the shiny side down and cover 3/4's of it with a thin layer of rice.
  4. Place a row of buffalo chicken, celery, carrots, blue cheese and crumbled tortilla chips down 1 inch away from the edge and roll it up. Repeat 3 more times.Slice the rolls into 6 pieces and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories80kcal
Protein15.54%
Fat29.79%
Carbs54.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.83
Glycemic Load
5.76
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.5817392066769%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.46kcal
4.02%
Fat:2.62g
4.03%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.24%
Carbohydrates:10.81g
3.6%
Net Carbohydrates:10.12g
3.68%
Sugar:0.96g
1.07%
Cholesterol:6.48mg
2.16%
Sodium:192.81mg
8.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.07g
6.15%
Vitamin A:914.63IU
18.29%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.13%
Folate:24.14µg
6.04%
Selenium:3.5µg
5.01%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.84%
Phosphorus:45.63mg
4.56%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.3%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.39%
Vitamin C:2.46mg
2.98%
Iron:0.53mg
2.96%
Fiber:0.69g
2.76%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.74%
Calcium:26.85mg
2.69%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.43%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.33%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.29%
Magnesium:8.82mg
2.21%
Potassium:68.03mg
1.94%
Copper:0.04mg
1.78%
Vitamin K:1.86µg
1.77%