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Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Total Time
42 min
15m prep ยท 27m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Medium
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๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โœก๏ธ Kosher

Try this simple yet delicious chicken karaage recipe for Japanese-style fried chicken flavored with ginger, garlic, sake, and soy sauce. Serve as an appetizer or with rice and veggies to make a yummy meal. It even tastes good cold; my mom used to make this to take with us on picnics.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake , Japanese rice wine
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1.5 pounds boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 0.75 cups cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine soy sauce, sake, and ginger in a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and toss until chicken is coated with cornstarch.

  4. 4

    Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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