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Original Tender Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicke

Name: Original Tender Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce) made with Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/4 tsp Salt; 6 tbsp Katakuriko; 2 Chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Mayonnaise; 6 tbsp Katakuriko; 2 Chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Vegetable oil; 1 tsp Honey; 1/2 Egg; 6 tbsp Katakuriko; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1/2 tbsp Water; 10 cm The white part of a Japanese leek; 1 tbsp White sesame seeds

""Coat the chicken breasts with the katakuriko.""

This Original Tender Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce) made with Chicken Breasts relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as chicken breasts, sake, sugar and salt. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 385 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

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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Original Tender Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce) made with Chicken Breasts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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