Nanban Sauce Simmered Chicken Breast Saute Recipe

Name: Nanban Sauce Simmered Chicken Breast Saute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken breast; 1 dash Salt and sake (to season the meat); 1 Katakuriko; 100 ml Chinese soup stock; 3 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp each Sake, honey, sugar; 1/2 tbsp Mirin; 1 Red chili pepper; 1 thumbnail's worth Ginger

Servings: persons

1
Remove excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces.
2
Flavor by massaging in the salt and sake.
3
Add all the ingredients to a pot (remove the stem and seeds from the red pepper, smash the ginger by pounding it).
4
Coat the chicken from Step 1 in katakuriko, then cook on both sides until browned in a heated pan with a little vegetable oil (not listed).
5
Turn down the heat to low, then cook through.
6
Heat the pot from Step 2 and bring to a simmer.
7
Add the chicken from the previous step and continue simmering on low heat for 5 to 6 minutes.
8
Since the chicken has a flour coating, the sauce will thicken slightly.
9
Transfer to a serving plate and pour the sauce around it.
10
Garnish with onions or roasted sesame, then you're done.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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: 1 Chicken breast, 1 dash Salt and sake (to season the meat), 1 Katakuriko, 100 ml Chinese soup stock, and more.

Yes, Nanban Sauce Simmered Chicken Breast Saute 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.

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Nanban Sauce Simmered Chicken Breast Saute

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