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Karaage Chicken Recipe

Crispy Karaage Chicken Recipe That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Karaage Chicken recipe features perfectly crispy chicken with a savory marinade, perfect for dinner or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Cooking Sake Substitute with white wine if unavailable
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger Use garlic for a different flavor profile
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Honey can be a substitute
For the Chicken
  • 500 grams Chicken Thigh Fillets Juicier than breast
  • 1 cup Corn Flour/Cornstarch Creates a crispy coating
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Canola or peanut oil are alternatives
For Garnish
  • 2 sprigs Parsley
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce or Cabbage

Equipment

  • deep pot
  • thermometer
  • ziplock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thigh fillets dry with paper towels, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine cooking sake, soy sauce, ginger, and mirin to create the marinade. Add chicken and massage to coat evenly.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot until it reaches 160°C (320°F).
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, allow excess liquid to drip off, and rest on paper towels.
  5. Coat each chicken piece with corn flour/cornstarch evenly.
  6. Fry chicken in batches for 2.5-3 minutes until light golden.
  7. Remove fried chicken and let it rest for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Increase oil temperature to 190-200°C (374-392°F).
  9. Fry the chicken pieces again for 30 seconds to 1 minute until deeply golden and crispy.
  10. Serve immediately with garnish of parsley and a side of lettuce or cabbage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is meal prep-friendly and perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.

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