Karaage
Get ready to savor the irresistible crunch and bold flavors of Japanese Karaage, a beloved fried chicken dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic, delivering a burst of umami in every bite. Coated with a perfectly balanced mix of potato starch and flour, each piece crisps up beautifully when fried to golden perfection. Karaage is quick to prepare, with only 20 minutes of prep and a short cooking time, making it ideal for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Serve these juicy bites with refreshing lemon wedges and creamy kewpie mayonnaise for a combination that's simply irresistible. Perfect for home cooks looking to explore authentic Japanese flavors, this dish guarantees to delight with texture, taste, and simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 0.5 cup potato starch
- 0.5 cup plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 1 whole lemon wedges
- 1 tbsp kewpie mayonnaise
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, ideally about 1.5 to 2 inches each.
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Mix well.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure to coat each piece thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, ideally up to 1 hour in the refrigerator for a more intense flavor.
In a shallow dish, mix together the potato starch, plain flour, salt, and pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat until the temperature reaches 170°C (340°F).
Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Once the oil is ready, carefully add the chicken pieces into the oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, ensuring to turn them halfway through cooking.
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
Serve the karaage hot with lemon wedges and a side of kewpie mayonnaise for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 507.8 g | 651% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.8 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 284.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 4147 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.4 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 140.3 g | 281% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
