Chicken mayo nori rolls

Going grain free or just wanting to try something new? These chicken mayo nori rolls are a wholesome, protein-rich lunch box filler and they’re a great way to use up leftover BBQ chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup BBQ chicken

    finely chopped

  • 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise

  • 1 fresh mixed herbs

    chopped

  • 1 sushi nori seaweed

  • 1/2 carrot

    julienned

  • 1/2 Lebanese cucumber

    julienned

  • 1/2 avocado

    sliced into strips

  • 30g baby spinach

Allergy Advice

Contains Eggs

Contains Gluten

Contains Sesame

Contains Soy

Equipment

  • 1 bamboo sushi rolling mat

Instructions

  1. Combine finely chopped chicken with mayonnaise and herbs. Season well with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi rolling mat. Spread half of the chicken in a thin layer along half of the nori.
  3. Place vegetables evenly on top of the chicken.
  4. Roll sushi, using the bamboo mat to press firmly. Brush edge of nori with water and continue rolling so that the edges seals shut. Slice sushi and place in lunch box.

Notes

Tip
If you haven’t rolled sushi before, it takes a little while to get the hang of it. There are usually instructions on the back of the nori sheet packet. You can also find some great video tutorials online.
Variation
You can substitute regular mayonnaise if you prefer.
Variation
Use whatever vegetables you or your kids prefer in the filling. Capsicum, herbs such as mint or coriander, or lettuce would be perfect.

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