Karaage
Karaage is a popular Japanese dish that is most commonly made with chicken. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and other flavors, then lightly coated in flour and deep fried to a golden brown.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Vegetable oil - For frying
- Cornstarch - 1/2 cup
- Sake - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
- Boneless chicken thighs - 1.5 pounds
Let's Get Started
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sake. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat each piece in cornstarch.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 475
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 37g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Sugar: 2g