Chicken Karaage is a popular Japanese dish of fried chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then coated in potato starch and fried to crispy perfection. It's a delightful appetizer or main dish that pairs well with rice and a side salad.
Preparation time
45min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 15 g ginger
- 30 ml mirin
- oil
- 120 g potato starch
- 30 ml sake
- 60 ml soy sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, ginger, and garlic. Mix well.
Step 2
Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 170°C (340°F).
Step 4
Dredge marinated chicken pieces in potato starch, shaking off any excess.
Step 5
Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Step 6
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.