Freezable Yu Lin Chi Chinese Chicken Thighs for Ben

Name: Freezable Yu Lin Chi Chinese Chicken Thighs for Bento
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken thigh; 1/2 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1/8 tsp Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 3 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 Frying oil; 1 Green onions (chopped); 2 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/4 tbsp Vinegar; 1/4 tbsp Mirin; 2 tsp Water

Servings: persons

1 Chicken thigh
1/2 tbsp Sake
1/2 tsp Sugar
1/8 tsp Salt
1 dash Pepper
3 tbsp Katakuriko
1 Frying oil
1 Green onions (chopped)
2 tsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sugar
1/4 tbsp Vinegar
1/4 tbsp Mirin
2 tsp Water

1
Cut the thigh into bite-sized pieces and put in a bowl.
2
Add in the sake, sugar, salt and pepper and rub them in.
3
Put all of the Youlinjii sauce ingredients into a heatproof bowl and microwave for 40 seconds at 600 W. Then stir.
4
Add the katakuriko to the bowl from Step 1 and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
5
Next, deep fry in some preheated oil.
6
Pour the Youlinji sauce that you made in Step 2 on top of the fried chicken until it's evenly coated.
7
Place 4 pieces on top of some plastic wrap and pour a little sauce on top.
8
Wrap it up, and place it in the freezer.
9
When you're using it in a bento, microwave it with the plastic on to reheat.
10
Place some scallions on top.
11
Due to the katakuriko in the Youlinji coating, when you heat it up in the microwave, the chicken will turn out slightly sticky.

301

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Chicken thigh, 1/2 tbsp Sake, 1/2 tsp Sugar, 1/8 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Freezable Yu Lin Chi Chinese Chicken Thighs for Bento 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!

Freezable Yu Lin Chi Chinese Chicken Thighs for Bento

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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