Name: Chicken Karaage - Japanese Fried Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 5 pieces boneless chicken thighs (skin on, cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 cloves garlic (grated); 0.5 tbsp ginger (grated); 2.5 tbsp soy sauce; Black pepper (freshly grated, to taste); 0.5 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp sake; 2 tbsp corn starch; 1 egg; ¼ cup Japanese potato starch

Description

A delicious Japanese fried chicken dish, known for its crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

5 pieces boneless chicken thighs (skin on, cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 cloves garlic (grated)
0.5 tbsp ginger (grated)
2.5 tbsp soy sauce
Black pepper (freshly grated, to taste)
0.5 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
2 tbsp corn starch
1 egg
¼ cup Japanese potato starch

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes using garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, sake, and freshly grated black pepper.
Mix in corn starch and egg to coat each piece of chicken thoroughly.
Coat the chicken with Japanese potato starch and dust off any excess.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high.
Add the chicken thighs once the oil reaches the right temperature, frying for 3-4 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Notes

For best results, ensure oil is hot enough before frying and do not overcrowd the pan. Pair with Japanese mayo and lemon slices for a refreshing contrast.