Karaage Style Chicken Sandwich Recipe
black garlic aioli, pickled cucumbers, gem lettuce
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Ingredients
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For the Karaage Chicken
For the Black Garlic Aioli
For the Pickled Cucumbers
For the Sandwich Assembly
Method
Prepare the Karaage Chicken
- 1
- 2
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Dredge the marinated chicken in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Black Garlic Aioli
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced black garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
Prepare the Pickled Cucumbers
- 4
Pickle the Cucumbers
In a bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 5
Build the Sandwich
Spread a generous amount of black garlic aioli on each sandwich bun. Layer with fried karaage chicken, pickled cucumbers, and gem lettuce leaves. Top with the other half of the bun and serve.
