
Chicken Karaage (Sesame Fried Chicken)
User Reviews
4.6
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese

Chicken Karaage (Sesame Fried Chicken)
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Chicken Karaage - crispy Japanese sesame fried chicken, the best chicken karaage recipe that is better than Japanese restaurants.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (500g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
- 6 tablespoons Japanese cooking sake
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 inches (7cm) fresh ginger peeled and pounded with a mortar and pestle to extract 2 tablespoons ginger juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- cornstarch
- oil for deep frying
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Instructions
- Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry and transfer it to a bowl. Add the sake, soy sauce, ginger juice, and sesame oil, and marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for best results). Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and coat them evenly with cornstarch in a plastic bag, such as a Ziplock. Shake off the excess cornstarch.
- Heat a wok or pot of cooking oil. When the oil is hot enough for frying (350°F - 375°F or 176°C - 190°C), carefully drop in the chicken and quickly deep fry until the pieces float. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Return the chicken to the oil and deep-fry again until golden brown and crunchy. Transfer to a plate or bowl lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with a slice of lemon and mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2people
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1774mg
(74%)
Potassium
951mg
(27%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 2people | |
Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
Protein | 51g | 102% |
Fat | 8g | 12% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
Sodium | 1774mg | 74% |
Potassium | 951mg | 20% |
Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
132 reviews
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