Karaage is Japanese fried chicken that is usually made with chicken thighs but I used chicken breast. It's much lighter in taste and lower in calories.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
473 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine soy sauce, sake, oil, ginger, and garlic in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken pieces and mix well with the marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 3
Combine flour and cornstarch on a plate. Coat marinated chicken with flour-cornstarch mixture.
Step 4
Fry chicken pieces in batches until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from the hot oil, transfer to a wire rack, and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
Step 5
Increase heat until oil is 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces for another 1 to 2 minutes in the hot oil until very crisp.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
2 tablespoons sake
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
½ pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
