Karaage Chicken

Description

Karaage Chicken, a Japanese culinary treasure, presents bite-sized perfection with its marinated and double-fried allure. Tender chicken pieces, enveloped in a light, crispy coating, boast savoury flavours infused by soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Served as delightful nuggets, this dish embodies the essence of Japanese comfort cuisine, offering a harmonious balance of texture and taste in every bite.

Chicken

500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sake (or dry white wine)

1 tablespoon grated ginger

2 teaspoons Garlic (crushed)

1 cup cornstarch

Oil for frying

Dipping Sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for better flavor.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 350F (180C).
Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in potato starch or cornstarch, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fried chicken and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
To make the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil to create the dipping sauce.
Serve the Karaage Chicken hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Dip the crispy chicken pieces into the savoury sauce and enjoy the delightful flavours of homemade Karaage!
This Japanese fried chicken is perfect as an appetiser or a flavourful main dish, paired with steamed rice or as a tasty addition to bento boxes.