Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage)

Japan's izakaya staple: juicy and crispy karaage. Once you taste it, you'll never forget its irresistible flavor. With this recipe, you can easily recreate that authentic taste right at home. Why not impress your family and friends with homemade karaage that's just as good as any professional chef's?

 

＜Total time : 25 mins＞

＜Ingredients for 2 servings＞

Ingredients:

• Chicken thigh: 1 piece
• All-purpose flour: as needed
• Cornstarch (or potato starch): as needed
• Salt: a pinch

For the Marinade (A):

• Soy sauce: 1.5 tablespoons
• Sake: 1.5 tablespoons
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Minced garlic: 1 teaspoon
• Grated ginger: 1 teaspoons
• Salt: a pinch

Instructions:

Step 1: Preparing and Marinating Chicken

Clean the chicken thigh and cut it into large bite-sized pieces. Massage the marinade (A) into the chicken and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Mixing with Flour

After marinating, discard any excess liquid. Add the all-purpose flour to the chicken and mix until the mixture becomes sticky.

Step 3: Coating and Initial Frying

Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch. Deep-fry in 170°C (340°F) oil for 3 minutes.

Step 4: Rest and Refry

Remove the chicken and let it rest for another 3 minutes, then fry for an additional 2 minutes while ensuring the chicken is not submerged completely in the oil.

Step 5: Serve with Lemon

Place the crispy karaage on a plate and serve with a slice of lemon on the side.