Japanese Wok-Fried Chicken

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 13

Delicious Japanese Wok-Fried Chicken with Soy and Sake recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
	5 tablespoons sake or 5 tablespoons dry sherry
	3 tablespoons sugar
	2 tablespoons sunflower oil
	1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , sliced into 1/2-inch strips
	2 scallions , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

242

Sugar

Fat

Japanese Wok-Fried Chicken with Soy and Sake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The dish is a twist on traditional stir fry, as it uses soy sauce and sake as the key flavoring agents. The soy sauce brings umami flavor to the dish, while the sake provides a subtle sweetness. The chicken is sliced into thin strips and fried in a wok, ensuring that the chicken cooks quickly and stays tender. Overall, this dish is a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal at home.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sake, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
2.	Heat the sunflower oil in a wok over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
3.	Pour the soy and sake mixture over the chicken and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken is coated in the sauce and the sauce has thickened slightly.
4.	Divide the chicken between plates and top with shredded scallions. Serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is quick, easy, and flavorful, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
The soy and sake sauce adds depth of flavor to the chicken, while the shredded scallions provide a fresh and bright finish.

It is also a low-fat, low-calorie dish that can be enjoyed guilt-free.

CONS

The use of soy sauce and sugar in this recipe can make it quite high in sodium and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation by those who are watching their sodium and sugar intake.
Additionally, the use of a wok may be intimidating for some home cooks.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue, as well as supporting immune function. Soy sauce is known for its umami flavor profile, which can make lower sodium dishes taste more satisfying. Sake, like red wine, contains antioxidants that can help protect against cellular damage.