Easy Grainy Mustard Chicken (Great For Bentos Too)

Name: Easy Grainy Mustard Chicken (Great For Bentos Too)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken (either chicken breast or thigh); 1 small thumb Grated ginger; 1 clove Grated garlic; 2 tbsp Sake; 2 tbsp Flour; 2 tbsp Katakuriko (or 2 tablespoons flour); 1 for frying Oil; 1 tbsp (A) Sugar; 1 tbsp (A) Vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar); 1 tbsp (A) Soy sauce; 2 tbsp (A) Grainy mustard; 1 tsp (A) Wasabi; 1 tbsp (A) Water

Servings: persons

1 Chicken (either chicken breast or thigh)
1 small thumb Grated ginger
1 clove Grated garlic
2 tbsp Sake
2 tbsp Flour
2 tbsp Katakuriko (or 2 tablespoons flour)
1 for frying Oil
1 tbsp (A) Sugar
1 tbsp (A) Vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
1 tbsp (A) Soy sauce
2 tbsp (A) Grainy mustard
1 tsp (A) Wasabi
1 tbsp (A) Water

1
Prick the chicken in several places with a fork, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
2
Add the grated ginger, grated garlic and sake and rub it into the chicken.
3
This time I put it in a dish, but since you will be coating it with flour later, you could also do this in a plastic bag.
4
Add the flour and katakuriko to the chicken and mix.
5
If you are out of either katakuriko or flour, add 4 tablespoons of one or the other.
6
Cook both sides of the chicken until golden brown in a generous amount of oil over high heat.
7
Soak up the extra oil with paper towels.
8
Mix the (A) ingredients together and quickly stir them into the frying pan with the chicken.
9
When the chicken is coated with the (A) sauce, it's done!
10
If you prepare the chicken in bite-sized pieces and put it in paper cases, you can then microwave them at 600 W for 30 seconds and use in bentos.
11
It is moister if you let it defrost naturally, but it still tasted good when it was frozen, reheated in the microwave and eaten cold.
12
I recommend quick freezing it right after it's cooked.
13
I recommend this sweet and savory, moist teriyaki chicken using chicken breasts for bentos!
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Check outfor a different take on chicken teriyaki!
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This light and moist, salted lemon chicken is also great for bentos!

325

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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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Chicken (either chicken breast or thigh), 1 small thumb Grated ginger, 1 clove Grated garlic, 2 tbsp Sake, and more.

Yes, Easy Grainy Mustard Chicken (Great For Bentos Too) 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!