Nagoya-style Sweet and Spicy "Chicken Bars" Recipe

Name: Nagoya-style Sweet and Spicy "Chicken Bars"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 grams Chicken breast meat; 1 pinch of each Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 tbsp White flour; 1 Grated garlic (if available); 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Mirin; 3 tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 Sesame seeds; 1 for frying Oil

Servings: persons

1
Remove the skin and any fat from the breast meat, and cut into 1.5 cm wide strips.
2
Add the salt, pepper and garlic to the chicken and lightly rub in.
3
Coat with a mixture of katakuriko and flour.
4
Heat about a 1 cm diameter of oil in a frying pan.
5
Fry the chicken over high heat until crispy.
6
Drain away the excess oil on a rack.
7
Wipe the oil from the pan and add the sauce ingredients.
8
Simmer for about 2 minutes.
9
Add the chicken from Step 3 and coat in the sauce for about a minute.
10
Sprinkle plenty of sesame seeds, and it's done.
11
Add red chili peppers or gochujang Korean hot pepper paste to the sauce if you like.

691

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 grams Chicken breast meat, 1 pinch of each Salt and pepper, 1 tbsp Katakuriko, 1 tbsp White flour, and more.

Yes, Nagoya-style Sweet and Spicy "Chicken Bars" falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nagoya-style Sweet and Spicy "Chicken Bars"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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