Description
Japanese Fried Chicken, or Chicken Karaage, is a delightful fusion of crispy and juicy that will elevate your dining experience. This easy-to-make dish features tender boneless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then coated in cornstarch for that perfect crunch. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises to impress with each savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake or dry sherry
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for enhanced flavor).
- Prepare the coating: In a separate bowl, place cornstarch. Remove marinated chicken from the fridge and shake off excess marinade before coating each piece in cornstarch.
- Heat the oil: Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep pan to cover the bottom by an inch. Heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken: In batches, fry coated chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy—around 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil: Transfer cooked chicken onto paper towels to absorb extra oil.
- Serve hot: Enjoy your Chicken Karaage garnished with lemon wedges or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg