Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken

Mochiko chicken thighs — marinated in sweet rice flour, soy sauce, and garlic get shallow fried to make this irresistible family-friendly dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce (such as Aloha™ Shoyu)
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup sliced green onions
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix sugar, mochiko, cornstarch, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 2

Whisk eggs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and garlic together in a bowl. Whisk into the flour mixture to form a smooth batter.

Step 3

Stir chicken strips gently into the batter. Marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Fill a deep saucepan with 1 1/2 inches oil; heat over medium heat. Fry chicken strips in batches in hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).