Chicken Karaage (japanese fried chicken)
Chicken Karaage is a culinary journey that promises to transport you to the vibrant streets of Tokyo. Experience the umami explosion and the sheer delight of indulging in this Japanese classic. Try it once, and you'll find yourself irresistibly drawn back for more. Get ready to savor the extraordinary – it's not just a dish; it's an unforgettable experience. Crave the crunch, savor the flavor, and fall in love with our Chicken Karaage!
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- 150 grams chicken breast or thigh meat, cut into cubes
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 egg
- a dash mushroom bouillon to taste
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar as a substitute for mirin
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- The oil for frying
Cut the chicken meat into dice. Marinate with crushed ginger, crushed garlic, black pepper, mushroom bouillon, soy sauce and sugar. Leave it as long as you can. The longer it marinates, the more the flavor will penetrate. However, if time is limited, it's okay not to marinate it for long either.
Beat half an egg in a bowl. Add all purpose flour and beaten egg to the chicken then mix well until it forms a thick and sticky batter.
Coat the marinated chicken pieces in cornstarch until the entire surface of the chicken is well covered.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. Fry the chicken pieces until brown and crispy on the outside, make sure the chicken is cooked perfectly on the inside.
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Serve this crispy Chicken Karaage while warm, perhaps with mayo sauce or spicy soy sauce as a complement.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 713kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 49.1g76%
- Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
- Cholesterol 165mg56%
- Sodium 406mg17%
- Potassium 643mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 30.4g11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 4.6g
- Protein 36.5g73%
- Calcium 34 mg
- Iron 2 mg
- Vitamin D 7 IU
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
- Marination: Although this recipe allows for a short marination, let the chicken absorb the flavors more effectively by soaking it in the marinade for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. The longer the marination, the more delicious it tastes.
- Use of Sugar: If you don't have mirin, you can use sugar as a substitute. Sugar adds sweetness and helps in forming a crispy layer when frying.