Chicken Karaage (Sesame Fried Chicken)

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4.6

132 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinate Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    361 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Chicken Karaage (Sesame Fried Chicken)

Chicken Karaage - crispy Japanese sesame fried chicken, the best chicken karaage recipe that is better than Japanese restaurants.

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Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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