Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Shiso Leaves Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Shiso Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams Chicken breast; 1 pinch Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 2 tbsp Sake; 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 20 leaves Shiso leaves; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 Vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
Slice the chicken breast thinly on the diagonal, then slice it even more thinly.
2
Grate the garlic.
3
Put the chicken from Step 1, salt, pepper, sake, katakuriko, and garlic into a bowl.
4
Rub the mixture well.
5
Set it aside for 10 minutes.
6
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan.
7
When the oil is hot, add the chicken breast from Step 2 and cook over high heat.
8
When the surface of the chicken whitens and becomes slightly browned, pour in 100 ml of water (unlisted).
9
Cover the pan to steam-fry.
10
When the water has evaporated completely, add the ingredients.
11
Shred the shiso leaves with your hands as you add them into the pan.
12
Toss everything together lightly to finish.
13
Taste, and season with salt if necessary.
14
In the photo above, I topped it with some julienned veggies (daikon radish, carrot, and shiso leaves).

396

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams Chicken breast, 1 pinch Salt, 1 dash Pepper, 2 tbsp Sake, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Shiso Leaves 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!

Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Shiso Leaves

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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