Teriyaki Chicken Tamago Sando is one of today’s most beloved Japanese convenience store staples — and one bite tells you exactly why. Sweet and savory teriyaki chicken, creamy egg salad, all nestled between slices of Shokupan, the impossibly soft and fluffy Japanese milk bread that makes every bite feel like a little indulgence. It sounds rich…
Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a simple everyday dish featuring tender chicken thigh pieces and crisp asparagus in a light, fresh ginger sauce. When sweet, tender asparagus comes into season in spring, this is one of the best dishes to make. It comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight meal while still highlighting the…
Garlic Chicken features pan-fried chicken thighs cooked in garlic-infused oil with a light soy-flavored sauce. The chicken is lightly coated with flour before cooking, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. The aroma of garlic stimulates your appetite and makes every bite irresistible. While this easy dish isn’t traditional Japanese cuisine, it’s a kind…
Conbini Fried Chicken is a flat, square piece of fried chicken sold at many convenience stores across Japan. Kept warm in the hot deli case by the register, it’s available 24/7 at a very reasonable price. While it may not be the healthiest option, it’s a beloved comfort food that just about everyone enjoys.
Agedashi Chicken is chicken tender pieces that are lightly deep-fried and served in mildly flavored Dashi soup. This is an arranged dish of Agedashi Tofu, and chicken version is a fulfilling appetizer or even main entree.
Porridge, or Okayu (お粥) in Japanese, is rice cooked in broth or liquid until it becomes very soft, resulting in either a thin or thick soup-like consistency. Much like chicken soup in American culture, Okayu is traditionally served in Japan to people who are unwell or have little appetite, as it is a delicate and…
Chicken Piccata is a dish prepared by seasoning thinly pounded chicken tenders, coating them in flour, and dipping them in beaten eggs before pan-frying. The dish gets its name from the Italian word piccata, meaning “a thrust with a lance.” The origin of the name is said to come from the cooking technique itself: the chicken…
Doria is a Japanese casserole dish made with rice, creamy white sauce, and cheese. It’s a popular Western-influenced dish (Yoshoku) often served at Kissaten styled coffee shops in Japan. In this recipe, instead of serving in individual gratin dishes, doria is made in a deep pie dish that is ideal for family-style serving. After sauteing…
Dashi Curry is a curry made without store-bought curry mix but with dashi stock and curry powder, thickened with starch. It’s a simpler type of Japanese curry often found at Soba or Udon noodle shops, in contrast to curry specialty stores that use more complicated spices and ingredients. Unlike traditional Japanese curries that rely on…
When you are craving for Karaage or deep-fried chicken, but you have no time or energy to make it at home, this easy air fryer chicken karaage recipe is for you! It’s also a lot healthier than the typical deep-fried Karaage. Chicken thighs are cut into small bite size pieces, seasoned well with typical pantry…