Steps

1. Rinse the chicken breast (1 piece) that was soaked in baking soda water.
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2. Pat the surface of the chicken breast dry with paper towels.
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3. Make a cut in the center of the chicken breast.
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4. Insert your knife horizontally from the cut and slice the chicken breast to an even thickness.
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5. Spread plastic wrap on a flat surface and place the opened chicken breast on it.
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6. Cover the chicken breast with another layer of plastic wrap.
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7. Pound the chicken breast with a rolling pin or similar tool, spreading it until it's an even thickness and slightly larger all around. [This is the key!] Pounding the chicken breaks down the fibers, resulting in a moist and tender texture.
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8. Sprinkle cooking sake (2 tsp) and salt and pepper (to taste) on the chicken breast.
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9. After drizzling the seasonings, let the chicken breast rest for about 10 minutes.
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10. In a bowl, mix 1 egg and 3 tbsp all-purpose flour to make a batter.
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11. Lightly dust the surface of the chicken breast (after resting for 10 minutes) with all-purpose flour.
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12. Brush half of the prepared batter onto the surface of the chicken breast.
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13. Sprinkle breadcrumbs (to taste) over the top.
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14. Lightly press with your hands to adhere the breadcrumbs all over.
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15. Cover with plastic wrap again, then place a flat object like a cutting board on top.
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16. Flip the chicken breast over and apply the batter and breadcrumbs to the other side in the same way, pressing to adhere. [This is the key!] By coating one side at a time using plastic wrap or a cutting board, you can bread cleanly without getting your hands messy or distorting the shape.
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17. Add a generous amount of frying oil (to taste) to a frying pan and heat over medium heat.
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18. Once the oil is sufficiently heated, gently slide the chicken breast into the pan.
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19. Cook the chicken breast over medium heat.
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20. Cook for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip. [This is the key!] If you're hesitant about flipping such a large piece of chicken, you can carefully transfer it to a plate and then slide it back into the pan.
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21. Cook the other side for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then turn off the heat.
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22. Remove any burnt breadcrumbs from the pan. Add more oil if it becomes scarce while cooking.
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23. Transfer the cooked chicken breast to paper towels to drain the excess oil.
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24. Slice into manageable pieces and arrange on a plate.
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