Freeze This For Your Bento! Basil Chicken Cutlets

Name: Freeze This For Your Bento! Basil Chicken Cutlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken breast; 1/2 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1/8 tsp Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 Beaten egg; 4 tbsp Cake flour; 2 and 1/2 tablespoon Water; 200 ml Panko; 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 tsp Dried basil; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 pinch Sugar

Servings: persons

1 Chicken breast
1/2 tbsp Sake
1/2 tsp Sugar
1/8 tsp Salt
1 dash Pepper
3 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 Beaten egg
4 tbsp Cake flour
2 and 1/2 tablespoon Water
200 ml Panko
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Dried basil
1/4 tsp Salt
1 pinch Sugar

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How to make the [2 step simple batter]: Beat the egg in a bowl and then add in the flour and water and mix well until no longer lumpy.
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How to make the [Basil sauce].
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Mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce and then let it sit.
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Cut the chicken breast meat diagonally into 1 cm thick pieces and put them in a bowl with the sake, sugar, and salt.
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Let them sit and marinate.
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This ensures the tenderness.
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Once it has marinated for a while, go ahead and season with salt and pepper.
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Next, coat the chicken with the coating.
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Heat up some olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
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Properly fry both sides of the chicken now.
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Be careful not to burn them.
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Once they are done, coat with the basil sauce from Step 2.
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Once they have chilled, put them in a freezer bag and freeze.
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When you're using them in a bento, take out only what you plan to use and heat it up in a microwave on a heat-proof plate.
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If you want to make the flavor a bit richer, sprinkle a little salt and dried basil on it before you put it in the bento.
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Use this batter for ordinary cutlets!
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If You're Frying, You Need This 2 Step Simple Batter,

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

Yes, Freeze This For Your Bento! Basil Chicken Cutlets 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!