This is a chicken dish kids absolutely love!
The first time I made it, my children asked, “Are these chicken nuggets?”—but all I did was cut chicken tenderloins into bite-sized pieces. They taste so much like chicken nuggets that they disappear in no time.
They’re bite-sized, tender, and tasty even when cooled, making them perfect for lunch boxes too.
Give them a try—you’ll see why they’re such a hit with kids!
15 minutes
Chiori
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INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 10 oz chicken tenderloins
- A1 tbsp. sake
- A1 tbsp. Japanese mayonnaise
- A1 tsp. sugar
- A1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules (consommé powder)
- A1 tsp. soy sauce
- A1/2 tsp. grated garlic (from a tube)
- A2 pinches of salt
- A3 tbsp. potato starch
- A6 tbsp. vegetable oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Remove the tendons from the chicken tenderloins and slice each one into 4 diagonal pieces.
- 2
Place the chicken in a bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Add A ingredients (sake, mayonnaise, sugar, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, garlic, and salt) and massage until the bouillon dissolves. Mix in the potato starch.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces in batches for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown on both sides. Drain excess oil.
- 4
Enjoy as is, or serve with ketchup if you like.
RecipeID
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Tips & Notes
・You can substitute chicken breast if chicken tenderloins are unavailable.
・Great for lunch boxes.
・The chicken can be frozen after seasoning (before adding potato starch) for easy prep.
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I live in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and I’m a mother of two daughters who both love to eat. As a working mom, my realistic, everyday recipes have resonated with many, and as of May 2024, I’m grateful to have over 380,000 followers on Instagram. Thank you so much for your support! From a homemaker’s perspective, my motto is to create recipes that make families happy and help busy women. I share dishes that can be made even more delicious with just a small twist using seasonings you already have at home. Along with recipes, I also post daily tips on cooking techniques to enhance flavor and handy food storage methods that make life in the kitchen easier.