Description
This irresistible Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) comes together in about 30 minutes and is fried to perfection for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken thighs, boneless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 cup potato starch or cornstarch
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces—about 1 to 2 inches.
- Make the marinade by whisking together the soy sauce, sake, mirin, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the marinade for about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, aiming for about 2 inches deep.
- Prepare the marinated chicken by dredging each piece in potato starch or cornstarch.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Drain the cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve with fluffy white rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal or enjoy with dipping sauces like sweet chili or soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg