Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) with Honey Mayoster Sauce
Effortlessly prepared and a hit with my guests! This dish is versatile, serving as both a delectable appetizer or a speedy weekday dinner when placed atop a bed of rice. For an added flavor boost, I often marinate it overnight, but even for last-minute meals, the dipping sauce saves the day! Present it hot, complemented by shredded lettuce and a lemon wedge.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger.
- 1-pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
- ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Mix 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
- Whisk egg in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour panko breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in whisked egg and roll in panko until coated.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Mix Japanese mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, Dijon mustard, mirin, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce together to make sauce. Pour sauce over chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 22gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 202mgSugar: 17gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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