Description
Experience the ultimate crispy, juicy delight of Japanese fried chicken, also known as Karaage. This recipe delivers an explosion of savory flavors and a satisfying crunch with every bite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 1 tsp Grated ginger
- 1 tsp Grated garlic
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Potato starch (or cornstarch)
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, grated garlic, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix potato starch and all-purpose flour.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the potato starch and flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
- Fry for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chicken from oil with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For an extra crispy coating, you can double-fry the chicken. Fry once until lightly golden, remove, and then fry again until deeply golden and crisp.
- Adjust marinating time based on your preference for flavor intensity.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg