Chicken Breasts with Pickled Plum Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts with Pickled Plum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 breasts Chicken breasts; 2 tsp Soy sauce; 2 tsp Sake; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 3 tbsp Katakuriko; 3 tbsp Dashi stock; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Umeboshi paste (from 2 large umeboshi)

Servings: persons

1
Slice the breasts obliquely and then add in the [] ingredients and massage.
2
In a bowl, combine the [] ingredients and mix well.
3
(Mash the umeboshi)
4
Add what you made in Step 1 to a plastic bag and add in the katakuriko.
5
Next, shake it!
6
Heat up the vegetable oil in a frying pan, and spread in the chicken meat.
7
Cook on high heat.
8
When the bottoms are a nice golden color, flip them over, put a lid on top of them, and cook them on low heat.
9
Once they are cooked, use a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
10
Once again, turn the heat up to high and add in the mixture that you made in Step 2.
11
Stir fry until the mixture starts to cook down, and it's done!
12
!

223

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Protein

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* 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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 breasts Chicken breasts, 2 tsp Soy sauce, 2 tsp Sake, 2 tbsp Vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts with Pickled Plum Sauce 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!

Chicken Breasts with Pickled Plum Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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