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Crispy Chicken Karaage

Crispy Chicken Karaage: Juicy, Crunchy Perfection at Home

Crispy Chicken Karaage features a perfectly crunchy exterior with tender, juicy meat that will make your taste buds dance.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 60 ml Dark Soy Sauce Substitute with regular soy sauce for less color.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Or sugar, use 1 tsp sugar if preferred.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic enhances taste significantly.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger Finely grated, can substitute with ground ginger.
  • 1 tbsp Sake Or Dry Sherry/Vermouth; omit for non-alcoholic version.
For the Chicken
  • 450 g Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs Chosen for tenderness and juiciness.
For the Coating
  • 30 g Potato Starch Can replace with corn starch or rice flour.
  • 30 g Flour Use gluten-free flour to make this dish gluten-free.
For Frying
  • 500 ml Sunflower Oil Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point.

Equipment

  • deep frying pan
  • Digital thermometer
  • Shallow Dish
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into even quarters, aiming for about 2-inch pieces.
  2. In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and sake. Pour over chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Mix potato starch and flour in a shallow dish. Coat each marinated chicken piece thoroughly.
  4. Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan to submerge chicken pieces to 160-165°C (320-329°F).
  5. Fry coated chicken pieces in batches for about 90 seconds or until lightly golden, then drain on a wire rack.
  6. Increase oil temperature to 190°C (375°F) and fry the chicken pieces again for 45 seconds to 1 minute until deep golden brown.
  7. Transfer fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate longer for deeper flavor. Use a digital thermometer for accurate oil temperature. Avoid overcrowding pan while frying for crispiness.

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