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Karaage Chicken 鶏の唐揚げ
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Karaage Chicken 鶏の唐揚げ

Karaage Chicken features bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken thigh coated in potato starch and deep-fried until golden and crisp. The marinade combines soy sauce, sake, garlic, and ginger juice, imparting savory and aromatic notes. This crunchy fried chicken is typically served with lemon, rice, and salad leaves, balancing rich flavor and crispy texture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 400 g chicken thigh
  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp sake
  • ½ tbsp ginger juice
  • ½ tbsp garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp potato starch potato starch *1, Katakuriko
  • 500 ml cooking oil 2, for frying

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken thigh into bite sized pieces.
  2. Put the chicken pieces, soy sauce, sake, garlic, ginger in a ziplock bag and seal it. Rub them all together and leave it for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the marinated liquid of chicken and dust the chicken pieces with Katakuriko (potato starch).
  4. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or a frying pan to 180°C(356°F) and cook the chicken pieces until golden brown.
  5. Serve with rice, salad leaves, and a lemon wedge.

Notes

  • Use 100% potato starch or a 50/50 blend of potato and rice starch for the coating, or substitute with store-bought karaage mix per its directions.
  • About 500 ml of frying oil is needed, but the chicken absorbs roughly 30 ml, which should be considered for nutritional information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 458mg (19%) Potassium 279mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Potassium 279mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.