Japanese Fried Chicken: Juicy Karaage Recipe for Homemade Bliss
Enjoy the succulent taste of traditional Japanese fried chicken with this easy karaage recipe that brings homemade bliss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup potato starch
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the marinated chicken pieces in potato starch.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side of lemon wedges for added zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Japanese Fried Chicken, Karaage Chicken