Refreshing Lemon-Marinated Chicken Breast

Steps

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1. 1
   Slice the chicken breast against the grain into thin fillets of about 1 cm thickness.
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2. 2
   Combine water, sugar, and salt in a plastic bag. Add the sliced chicken, massage gently to coat, place on a plate, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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3. 3
   Slice the onion thinly, spread it on a plate, and let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow air exposure.
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4. 4
   Slice the lemon into thin pieces about 5 mm thick, then cut them in half.
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5. 5
   In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, mirin, and dashi powder over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then add vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Mix well and continue heating until small bubbles form around the edge, then remove from heat.
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   Place the rested onions in a container and pour the prepared marinade over them. Allow to cool to room temperature.
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   After 1 hour, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and coat evenly with cornstarch.
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8. 8
   Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot, then reduce to low heat. Arrange the chicken pieces, cover with a lid, and cook for about 3 minutes.
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   Flip the chicken, remove the lid, and cook the other side for about 2 minutes over low heat until fully cooked.
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10. 10
    Transfer the cooked chicken and lemon slices to the cooled marinade. Gently shake the container to distribute evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
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