Silky Chicken Breast with Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Silky Chicken Breast with Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken breast; 1 Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 tsp each Sake, sesame oil; 5 cm length Japanese leek; 2 slice Ginger; 1 clove Garlic; 1 to fry Sesame oil; 1 tsp Doubanjiang; 1 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp each Ketchup, sake; 100 ml Chinese soup stock; 1/3 tsp Salt; 1 Katakuriko slurry

Servings: persons

1 Chicken breast
1 Salt and pepper
2 tbsp Katakuriko
1 tsp each Sake, sesame oil
5 cm length Japanese leek
2 slice Ginger
1 clove Garlic
1 to fry Sesame oil
1 tsp Doubanjiang
1 1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp each Ketchup, sake
100 ml Chinese soup stock
1/3 tsp Salt
1 Katakuriko slurry

1
Make the chili sauce.
2
Chop all the vegetables and combine the ingredients.
3
Heat sesame oil in a frying pan.
4
Add the vegetables and fry over high heat until aromatic.
5
Add the doubanjiang.
6
Once Step 2 is well combined, pour in the sauce and cook down on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
7
Add the katakuriko slurry at the end to thicken and the chili sauce is done.
8
Slice the chicken diagonally into small pieces.
9
Rub with salt and pepper and leave for about 10 minutes.
10
Rub with the katakuriko well.
11
Boil water in a saucepan.
12
Add the ingredients and cook the chicken.
13
There should be enough water for the chicken pieces to be submerged.
14
Strain the water through a colander.
15
Reheat the sauce in the frying pan over low heat and stir in the chicken.
16
Transfer to a serving dish.
17
If you have excess sauce, drizzle over the chicken.
18
Serve.

321

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Chicken breast, 1 Salt and pepper, 2 tbsp Katakuriko, 1 tsp each Sake, sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Silky Chicken Breast with Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Silky Chicken Breast with Chili Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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