Soy-Free Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Experience the irresistible crunch and bold flavor of Soy-Free Karaage, a unique twist on the classic Japanese fried chicken recipe. Perfect for those avoiding soy, this dish swaps traditional soy sauce for coconut aminos, delivering a slightly sweet and perfectly savory marinade enhanced by the zing of grated ginger and minced garlic. The chicken thighs are coated with potato starch for that extra-crispy texture, then fried to golden perfection. Quick to prepare and deliciously tender, this recipe is a must-try for gluten-free and soy-free diets. Serve it hot with fresh lemon wedges for a burst of bright acidity, and watch it become a table favorite. Whether you're hosting a party or craving comfort food, this easy, allergen-friendly karaage is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 100 grams Potato starch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- for serving Lemon wedges
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create a marinade.
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces, making sure they are well-coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine potato starch, salt, and pepper.
Drain excess marinade from the chicken and coat each piece thoroughly in the potato starch mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 170°C (340°F).
Fry the chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over the karaage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.4 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 3637 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 130.8 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
