Crispy & Juicy Youlinji Chicken Karaage Recipe

Name: Crispy & Juicy Youlinji Chicken Karaage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 thigh Chicken thigh; 1 dash Salt; 1/2 tbsp Sake; 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 1/2 a tablespoons Vinegar; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/2 tbsp Mirin; 1 piece Ginger; 7 cm Leek (the white part); 1 Katakuriko

Servings: persons

1
Mince the onion and garlic and put in a bowl together with the sauce ingredients.
2
Remove the yellow fat from the chicken thighs.
3
Cut into bite-sized pieces and marinate for about 10 minutes.
4
Heat the frying oil to 180C.
5
Add the katakuriko to a plastic bag.
6
Then add Step 2, incorporate lots of air, and shake it!
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8
Once the oil has heated, shake off any excess katakuriko from the chicken, spread the skin out, and drop into the oil (it'll start frying.)
9
Don't touch them yet!
10
Stir the pot once the coating has hardened to incorporate lots of air.
11
Once they've browned, drain the oil on parchment paper, and then let it soak in the sauce.
12
Transfer to a serving plate, top with the sauce, and it's complete.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 thigh Chicken thigh, 1 dash Salt, 1/2 tbsp Sake, 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Crispy & Juicy Youlinji Chicken Karaage falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy & Juicy Youlinji Chicken Karaage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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