Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Experience the delight of this uncomplicated yet delightful chicken karaage recipe, offering Japanese-style fried chicken infused with the flavors of ginger, garlic, sake, and soy sauce. It's perfect as an appetizer or as part of a satisfying meal when paired with rice and vegetables. It's worth noting that it's equally delicious served cold; my mom used to prepare it for our picnics.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ¾ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- 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.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and toss until chicken is coated with cornstarch.
- 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
Calories: 841kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 304mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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