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Chicken Karaage

Japanese · Chicken

Chicken Karaage

lunchdinnerDairy-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • Chicken1 lb Boneless skin
  • Ginger1 tablespoon
  • Garlic1 clove
  • Soy sauce2 tablespoons
  • Sake1 tablespoon
  • Granulated sugar2 teaspoon
  • Potato starch1/3 cup
  • Vegetable oil1/3 cup
  • Lemon1/3 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sake and sugar to a bowl and whisk to combine.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken, then stir to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Add 1 inch of vegetable oil to a heavy bottomed pot and heat until the oil reaches 360 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Line a wire rack with 2 sheets of paper towels and get your tongs out.

  6. 6

    Put the potato starch in a bowl Add a handful of chicken to the potato starch and toss to coat each piece evenly.

  7. 7

    Fry the karaage in batches until the exterior is a medium brown and the chicken is cooked through.

  8. 8

    Transfer the fried chicken to the paper towel lined rack.

  9. 9

    If you want the karaage to stay crispy longer, you can fry the chicken a second time, until it's a darker color after it's cooled off once.

  10. 10

    Serve with lemon wedges.