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Crispy Chicken Karaage

Crispy Chicken Karaage: Irresistible Japanese Fried Goodness

Crispy Chicken Karaage is a delightful dish that combines a crunchy exterior with juicy chicken for a perfect meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce substitute with regular soy sauce for less intensity
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or sugar for less richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated; ground ginger can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Sake or dry sherry/vermouth
For the Chicken
  • 500 grams Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Potato Starch or cornstarch
  • 1 cup Flour all-purpose or gluten-free
For Frying
  • 2 cups Sunflower Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into small, even pieces, ensuring they are approximately 1-2 inches in size.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, honey, dark soy sauce, sake, and grated ginger to create the marinade. Coat the chicken pieces in this mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Mix together potato starch and flour in a separate bowl. Dredge marinated chicken pieces in the starch-flour mixture just before frying.
  4. Heat sunflower oil to 160-165°C (320-329°F) in a deep frying pan.
  5. Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil, frying for about 90 seconds. Drain on a wire rack.
  6. Increase oil temperature to 190°C (375°F) and return the chicken to the hot oil, frying for another 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Check the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for at least 75°C (165°F). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, Japanese Seven Spice, and wasabi mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gramsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to maintain proper oil temperature throughout the frying process for optimal crispiness.

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