Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Try this simple yet delicious chicken karaage recipe for Japanese-style fried chicken flavored with ginger, garlic, sake, and soy sauce. Serve as an appetizer or with rice and veggies to make a yummy meal. It even tastes good cold; my mom used to make this to take with us on picnics.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine)
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • ¾ cup cornstarch

Directions

Step 1
Combine soy sauce, sake, and ginger in a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3
Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and toss until chicken is coated with cornstarch.

Step 4
Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or on a wire rack.

Tips

Please be sure to use regular rice wine (sake) for this recipe. Don't confuse it with sweet rice wine (mirin) or rice vinegar!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

841
Calories
75g
Fat
15g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 841
% Daily Value *
Total Fat75g 96%
Saturated Fat10g 50%
Cholesterol66mg 22%
Sodium376mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate15g 6%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Protein27g
Vitamin C1mg 7%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium304mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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