Ingredients
・Chicken tenderloins: 6 pieces (approx. 300–330g)
・Vegetable oil: 1 tsp
・Potato starch: 1 tbsp
・Broccoli, cherry tomatoes: As desired
・Dried parsley: As desired
A: Marinade
・Ponzu soy sauce: 1 tbsp
・Chicken stock granules: 1 tsp
・Black pepper: To taste
B: Mayo Sauce
・Mayonnaise: 4 tbsp
・Sugar: 1 tsp
・Salt: A pinch
・Grated garlic: 1/4 tsp
・Lemon juice: 1/2 tsp
・Brandy: 1/2 tsp (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken tenderloins
Grasp the tendon of each tenderloin, make a small cut on either side of it, and remove it. Cut the tenderloins in half, place them in a bowl, add the ingredients from (A), massage gently, and let sit for about 15 minutes.
Marinating in ponzu soy sauce helps the tenderloins turn out moist and soft.
2. Make the mayo sauce
Combine the ingredients from (B) in a bowl and mix well to create the mayo sauce.
Adding brandy (if available) gives the mayo sauce aroma and depth, though it will still be delicious without it. You can also use whisky instead of brandy.
Adding a small amount of lemon juice introduces a refreshing acidity to the rich, creamy mayonnaise, preventing the aftertaste from feeling too heavy.
3. Cook the chicken tenderloins in a frying pan
Add the potato starch to the bowl with the marinated chicken tenderloins and mix well to coat everything evenly.
Add vegetable oil to a frying pan and arrange the chicken tenderloins so they do not overlap. Heat over high heat; once you hear a sizzling sound, reduce the heat to medium.
Cook one side for about 3 minutes until browned, then flip. Cook the other side for another 3 minutes until cooked through to the center. 4. Coat with the mayo sauce to finish
Once the chicken tenderloins are cooked through, turn off the heat.
Add the mayo sauce (from step 2) and coat the chicken thoroughly, using the residual heat.
*The key is to avoid overheating the mixture after adding the sauce. By coating the chicken after turning off the heat, you preserve the mayonnaise's white color and rich, creamy texture.
Arrange on a plate and sprinkle with dried parsley. Serve with broccoli and cherry tomatoes to finish.