Prep at night, moist even in the morning: Chicken breast Yangnyeom chicken without deep-frying

Good evening, this is Oton's Kitchen🤗

Yangnyeom chicken is
delicious, isn't it?
Really.

But—

It's deep-fried and heavy, so
honestly, isn't the hurdle a bit high?😅

"I want to eat it, but maybe I'll skip it today..."
There are days like that, right?

But you know.

Even without frying.
Even with breast meat.

There is a way to get that rich flavor
and be truly satisfied😁

Today, I'm sharing
the "Chicken breast Yangnyeom chicken without deep-frying"

born from my son's diet breakfast.

Prep at night is OK.
Moist even in the morning.
No guilt.

But still, it's delicious🤗
And it's sure to bring a smile to your face too☺️

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[Ingredients](Serves 2)

▶ Chicken

・Chicken breast ... 1 piece (350g)

▶ Seasoning

・Salt and pepper ... to taste
・Sake ... 2 tsp
・Mayonnaise ... 1 tsp

▶ Coating

・Potato starch ... 2 tbsp

▶ Yangnyeom sauce

・Gochujang ... 1 tbsp
・Ketchup ... 1 tbsp
・Sugar ... 1 tbsp
・Mirin ... 1 tbsp
・Soy sauce ... 1 tsp
・Grated garlic ... 1/2 tsp
※If you are concerned about the spiciness, you can reduce the gochujang to 2 tsp😊

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Preparation

① Cut the chicken breast into 3 pieces along the grain.
(The direction of the grain is different for each)

② Then, slice it thinly against the grain.
The thickness should be about 1cm.

This part is really important.

Yangnyeom sauce is strong,
so if the meat is tough, the balance will be ruined immediately.

Just by making the thickness uniform,
the heat will be distributed evenly.

= It means building a foundation for it to be moist😊

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Seasoning

① Put the sliced breast meat into a bowl.

② Add salt, pepper, sake, and mayonnaise.

👉 Removes odors and keeps the moisture in.

Honestly, this 1 tsp of mayo is the real worker.
It doesn't show on the surface, but it supports everything from behind.

Just with this,
the tenderness the next morning changes.

③ Massage it in well.

"Wait, does it really change that much?"
You might think that, but it does change😁

④ Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Don't rush.
These 10 minutes will pay off later.

5. Mix all the ingredients for the Yangnyeom sauce except for the sugar.

* "Sugar burns easily and doesn't dissolve well, which can lead to uneven flavor. That's why adding it directly to the hot pan at the end is the secret to getting that perfect glaze. 😁"


6. Lightly coat with potato starch.

👉 This coats the surface and prevents it from drying out.

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Cooking

1. Add oil to the frying pan.

2. Arrange the chicken breast pieces so they don't overlap.

3. Cook over medium heat until golden brown.

High heat is easier.
But it's a bit too harsh for chicken breast. 😅

Take your time with medium heat.

4. Once browned, flip them over.

5. Once both sides are cooked through, drizzle the Yangnyeom sauce over them.

It will sizzle, and a sweet and spicy aroma will rise up.
"Oh, this is definitely going to be delicious."

That's the moment. 😁
Add the sugar here and coat everything.

Once the sauce is heated through, turn off the heat and finish with the residual heat.

Don't overcook it.
But make sure it's cooked through.

This balance is everything. 🤗

Finishing

Plate it up and it's done. 😊
Guilt-free even in the morning.
But it's a dish that will leave you feeling satisfied.
You won't be able to stop eating rice. 🤗

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How to reheat in the morning

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 600W for
30 to 40 seconds to make it moist and tender.
Since chicken breast gets tough if overheated, using a short time and plastic wrap helps keep it moist.

Alternatively, you can return it to a frying pan and
stir-fry it lightly for a delicious result.

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✨ Finally

Even with chicken breast,
you can definitely make something "delicious."

It doesn't have to be expensive.

It doesn't have to be deep-fried.

But still,
you can make a dish that makes your family smile.

That is
something that makes me a little happy.

I hope your time in the kitchen
becomes even a little easier and more enjoyable.😊

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Next time preview

Next time, I would like to introduce 3 tips for making "Pan-fried Yangnyeom Chicken with Chicken Breast" moist and tender.😁
Please look forward to it.😁