Name: Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sake; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; Vegetable oil, for frying; Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Recipe

Linnie Mcelhaney Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sugar. Mix well.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 410kcal
Total Fat : 17g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 122mg
Sodium : 1086mg
Total Carbohydrates : 30g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 31g

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