Karaage is a popular Japanese dish where chicken is marinated, coated, and deep-fried to perfection. It's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making it a delicious snack or main course.
Preparation time
45min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 100 g potato starch
- 2 tbsp sake
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, grated garlic, and grated ginger.
Step 3
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 170°C (340°F).
Step 5
Coat the marinated chicken pieces with potato starch.
Step 6
Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy.