Karaage Chicken
Crispy and bursting with umami flavor, Karaage Chicken is a Japanese fried chicken dish that's perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course. Made with tender chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, sake, mirin, garlic, and ginger, this recipe packs incredible depth of flavor with every bite. Dredged in potato starch for an ultra-crispy coating, the chicken is fried to golden perfection and served with fresh lemon wedges for a delightful citrusy contrast. Ready in just 30 minutes of active cook time, this dish is a must-try for lovers of Japanese cuisine and quick, crowd-pleasing meals. Whether it's for a cozy dinner or a fun party platter, Karaage Chicken will take your fried chicken game to the next level! Keywords: Karaage Chicken, Japanese fried chicken, crispy chicken, potato starch coating, quick dinner recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sake
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Potato starch
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch each.
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Once the chicken is marinated, heat the vegetable oil to 170°C (340°F) in a deep-frying pan or skillet.
Place the potato starch in a shallow bowl. Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the potato starch, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each batch for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the fried chicken pieces and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the Karaage Chicken hot, garnished with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.4 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 556 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*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.
