Konbini chicken and pancakes
Sweet and salty in one bite. A Japanese take on chicken and waffles: hot fried chicken between two soft pancakes with the syrup that comes in the pack.
What to buy
- Famichiki (or any konbini fried chicken)ファミチキA boneless fried chicken thigh from the hot case at the register. At 7-Eleven, Nanachiki (ななチキ) works; at Lawson, L-chiki (Lチキ).
- Pancakes (2-pack with syrup)ホットケーキTwo thick, soft pancakes in a bag from the bread aisle, usually with small packs of maple-style syrup and margarine inside. Eat them at room temperature.
How to make it
- Open the pancake bag and take out the syrup and margarine packs.
- Put the hot fried chicken between the two pancakes.
- Squeeze the syrup over the chicken, close it and eat it like a sandwich.
Good to knowContains chicken, wheat, egg and milk. Not every pancake pack includes syrup; check the front of the bag.
Prices are rough totals (October 2026) and vary by store and product.
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