Cucumber and Chicken Sweet and Sour Stir-fry Recipe

Name: Cucumber and Chicken Sweet and Sour Stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken tenders; 2 small Cucumbers; 1 1/2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 Salt and pepper; 50 ml Water or Chinese soup; 50 ml Vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Tonkatsu sauce (Japanese-style Worcestershire sauce or steak sauce); 1 pinch Salt

Servings: persons

1
Slice the chicken tenders diagonally into thin strips and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2
It's easiest to slice partially defrosted tenders.
3
Cut off both ends of the cucumbers and chop roughly into thin long pieces.
4
After 3 minutes, when the sauce thickens from the katakuriko coated on the chicken like the photo, it's done.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat, and add the chicken tenders.
6
Spread out the pieces and fry.
7
Lightly fry both sides, add the cucumbers and stir fry for about 1 minute.
8
Turn up the heat to high, and add the ingredients listed under [A] (water or soup stock, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, tonkatsu sauce and salt).
9
Stir fry for 3 minutes while shaking the pan, being careful not to let the sauce burn.
10
After 3 minutes, when the sauce thickens from the katakuriko coated on the chicken like the photo above, it's done.
11
Doesn't it look delicious?

123

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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 Chicken tenders, 2 small Cucumbers, 1 1/2 tbsp Katakuriko, 1 Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Cucumber and Chicken Sweet and Sour Stir-fry 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!

Cucumber and Chicken Sweet and Sour Stir-fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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