Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

This is a simple yet delicious Japanese-style fried chicken flavored with ginger, garlic and 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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 495 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

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 juices run clear and it is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or on a wire rack.