Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage)
Japanese Fried Chicken, or Karaage, is a must-try dish that brings the authentic flavors of Japan right to your kitchen. With its irresistibly crispy coating and juicy, tender meat, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. Marinated in a delightful blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, Karaage delivers an explosion of flavor with every bite. Follow this simple recipe to create a delicious batch of homemade Japanese Fried Chicken that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake or rice wine
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Optional: mayonnaise for drizzling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Remove chicken from marinade; dredge each piece in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil and drizzle with mayonnaise before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg