Sweet and Salty Chicken Breast (or Chicken Tender)

Name: Sweet and Salty Chicken Breast (or Chicken Tender) Lemon Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Chicken breast meat or chicken tenders; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp White flour; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Hon-mirin; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/2 to 1 tablespoons Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 White sesame seeds (if you have)

Servings: persons

1
Remove the skin and sinew from the chicken and cut on the diagonal into bite size pieces.
2
Put the chicken in a plastic bag, add some salt and pepper to season, and leave for 15 minutes or so.
3
In the meantime, measure the sauce ingredients and combine.
4
Add the flour to the plastic bag, close it up and shake it around.
5
You can easily and evenly coat the chicken with the flour this way.
6
Heat some oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken over medium heat.
7
Flip over when browned on one side, lower the heat and steam-cook with a lid on for 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add the combined sauce in the frying pan and coat the chicken in it.
9
Continue to cook while turning the chicken over until the sauce has thickened a bit and is no longer watery, and has coated the chicken.
10
Put on a serving plate and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.

400

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.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Chicken breast meat or chicken tenders, 1 tsp Vinegar, 1 Salt and pepper, 1 1/2 tbsp White flour, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Salty Chicken Breast (or Chicken Tender) Lemon Stir Fry 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!

Sweet and Salty Chicken Breast (or Chicken Tender) Lemon Stir Fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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