Description
Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage is a popular dish featuring marinated chicken pieces that are deep-fried to create a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup potato starch or cornstarch
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Coat each piece of chicken in potato starch or cornstarch.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with a side of lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the marinade.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred.
- Serve with dipping sauce or over rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Karaage, Japanese Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken, Chicken Recipe