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Japanese Chicken Breast Bites

A umami-rich take on Chicken Breast Bites, built on sake and butter and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 37 min and easily enough for 2 people.

4.3 from 18 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook12 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Japanese Chicken Breast Bites
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sake and butter elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the white miso and the rest of the sake and butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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