A quick and delicious Japanese-style stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast and juicy eggplant coated in a savory bonito soy sauce.
This dish combines the mild flavor of chicken with the rich umami of katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and soy sauce—simple yet incredibly satisfying.
Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy home-style dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
15 minutes
Rinaty
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 7 oz chicken breast
- 1 Japanese eggplant
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp. potato starch (or cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
- A2 tbsp. mirin
- A1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- A1 tbsp. sake
- A1 packet katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch (1 cm) rounds. Soak in water for a few minutes to remove bitterness, then pat dry. Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper, and coat with potato starch.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and eggplant, and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- 3
Pour in mirin, soy sauce, and sake and simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly reduced. Turn off the heat, sprinkle bonito flakes evenly, and toss lightly.
- 4
Transfer to a plate and top with chopped green onions if desired.
RecipeID
450
Tips & Notes
・Avoid stirring too often while cooking—just flip the chicken and eggplant occasionally to get a nice sear.
・Stop cooking once about half of the sauce has reduced and the ingredients are nicely glazed.
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