Karaage Chicken Sandwich

Savory miso mayonnaise and an Asian-inspired slaw top these Japanese karaage chicken sandwiches, fried crunchy and served on toasted potato buns.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 718 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ground black pepper to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
• 1 cup peanut oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic
• 4 potato buns, split and toasted
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup finely chopped green onions
• 0.125 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup white miso paste
• 0.125 cup grated ginger
• 0.125 cup grated garlic
• 0.75 cup shredded carrots
• 0.5 teaspoon shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sake, mirin, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper for marinade in a glass or ceramic bowl and mix well. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

While chicken marinates, combine mayonnaise, miso, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and honey for the miso mayonnaise in a bowl.

Step 3

Combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro, vinegar, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper for the slaw in another bowl.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in cornstarch, knocking off any excess.

Step 5

Fry chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the centers and golden brown on the outsides, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Coat toasted buns with miso mayonnaise. Add fried chicken, top with slaw, and sprinkle each with togarashi. Serve.