Karaage Fried Chicken
featured in Japanese Lunch
A popular Japanese fried chicken dish made with bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in a soy and ginger sauce and coated in a crispy potato starch batter. Serve with rice and pickled vegetables.
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 lb skin-on chicken thigh (455 g), cubed
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup potato starch (40 g)
- cooking oil, for frying
Nutrition Info
- Calories 278
- Fat 12g
- Carbs 14g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 24g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sake, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix well. Cover with plastic and marinate for at least 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Add the egg and potato starch to the chicken. Mix well.
- Heat the oil to 340˚F (170˚C). Fry the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, 5-7 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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