Sauteed Chicken with Lemon Miso Sauce

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Where Citrus Meets Miso
A dish that perfectly balances bright freshness with savory richness, as lemon’s tangy acidity melts seamlessly into the gentle saltiness of miso to coat the sautéed chicken in a glossy, flavorful sauce.
The mellow richness and gentle depth of miso add just the right touch of flavor, keeping each bite satisfying until the very last.
sauteed chicken with lemon miso sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 piece (300g/11 oz) Chicken breast
  • To taste Flour (for dredging)
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp SAVOURY WHITE MISO
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 oz (110g) Green beans
  • 14 oz (400g) Cooked rice
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds (black)
  • 1/2 Lemon (sliced)

Nutrition Facts

Calories・484kcalCarbohydrates・91gProtein・11gFat・10gSaturated Fat・2gPolyunsaturated Fat・2gMonounsaturated Fat・6gTrans Fat・0.1gCholesterol・0.3mgSodium・1032mgPotassium・357mgFiber・6gSugar・15gVitamin A・435IUVitamin C・50mgCalcium・133mgIron・3mg

Instructions

  • Cook the rice in advance.
  • Slice the chicken breast horizontally to halve the thickness, then pound lightly to flatten.
  • Dust both sides with flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan and sauté the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add miso dissolved in water along with lemon juice and capers. Simmer until the sauce reduces to about one-third of its original volume.
  • In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté the green beans.
  • Mix the cooked rice with black sesame seeds, then plate it with the sautéed green beans.
  • Top with the chicken, pour the sauce over, and garnish with sliced lemon.

Product used in this recipe

Savory White Miso

Savoury White Miso
300 g

Our Savory White Miso is yellow in color, and gives excellent balance of refreshing aroma and umami. Typical Shinshu Miso style packed in 300g-tub for ease of use. Most versatile among Hikari Miso offerings to match with any cooking.

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Wakana joined Hikari Miso Co., Ltd. in 2025. Guided by the motto“Bringing happiness to people through food,”she applies her expertise as a registered dietitian to develop health-focused recipes. Passionate about miso as a traditional fermented food, she is dedicated to sharing its nutritional value and cultural heritage worldwide.

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