Juicy Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Recipe

Name: Juicy Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken thigh meat; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Honey; 1 piece Ginger (grated); 1 clove Garlic (grated); 1 pinch Pepper; 1/2 Egg; 2 tbsp Katakuriko

Servings: persons

1
Cut the chicken into large bite-sized pieces, and soak in plenty of water for 10 minutes.
2
Wipe the surface moisture off the chicken pieces with paper towels and put the chicken in a plastic freezer bag.
3
Add the ingredients marked with - sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic and pepper - to the bag.
4
Massage the chicken well to let the flavors soak in, close up the bag and let it marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
5
After marinating, if there is any excess liquid left in the bag, discard it.
6
Add the beaten half egg and massage the chicken again.
7
When the egg has been evenly distributed, add the katakuriko and massage again.
8
Fry the chicken at 170C for 15 seconds.
9
Lower the heat quickly to 150C, and fry until the pieces are a light brown in color.
10
Take the chicken out of the oil and let it rest for 3 minutes.
11
Raise the temperature of the oil to 180C, and fry the chicken rapidly until it's golden brown.
12
It will have a crispy-crunchy finish!

114

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 Chicken thigh meat, 1 tbsp Sake, 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Juicy Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Juicy Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

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