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Melting Tender Chicken Breast with Sweet and Spicy Glaze

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The chicken breast becomes incredibly tender! The honey-sweetened spicy glaze pairs perfectly with rice♡ Great for bento boxes too!

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Chicken breast1 fillet (200g)
  • Potato starchto taste
  • Vegetable oilto taste
  • White sesame seedsto taste
  • Green onionto taste
  • ★Honey2 tbsp
  • ★Sake2 tbsp
  • ★Sesame oil1 tsp
  • ★Mirin1/2 tbsp
  • ★Soy sauce1.5 tbsp
Allergens
wheatsesamechicken

Directions

25 min
  1. 1

    Slice 1 chicken breast fillet (200g) into bite-sized pieces and place in a plastic bag.

  2. 2

    Add the ★ seasonings (2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tbsp mirin, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce) and massage. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Lightly coat with potato starch. Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a frying pan over high heat and cook the chicken until both sides are golden brown.

  4. 4

    Once browned, add the ★ seasonings and coat the chicken. Cook until the sauce thickens and liquid evaporates.

  5. 5

    Cover with aluminum foil and close the pan lid. Let it rest for about 5 minutes to finish cooking through with residual heat.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle white sesame seeds on top to finish. Be careful not to marinate too long or the chicken will become tough.

  7. 7

    Garnish with green onion for a more beautiful presentation. Any leftovers are perfect for bento boxes.

  8. 8

    For a variation, lightly stir-fry mushrooms or vegetables in a small amount of oil first, remove to a plate, then add them in step 4 to season together for a fun twist.

Tips

The key is not to overcook the chicken. Bite-sized pieces are recommended so the meat stays tender and cooks through without drying out.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories380 kcal
  • Protein32 g
  • Fat12 g
  • Carbs28 g
  • Sodium2.2 g