Chicken Karaage #givingtaco Recipe

Name: bartacos Chicken Karaage #givingtaco Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 500 g Boneless chicken thighs; 3 tbs Soy sauce; 2 tbs Sake; 1 tsp Grated ginger; 1 tsp Grated garlic; 1 cup Cornstarch; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 500 ml Vegetable oil

Inspired by bartaco

Time1h

Serves4

Packed full of sweet + savory flavors, featuring Japanese-style chicken karaage.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Karaage Ingredients

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Boneless chicken thighs

3 tbs Aged soy sauce

2 tbs Sake

1 tsp Grated ginger

1 tsp Grated garlic

1 cup Cornstarch

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 1/8 cup (500 ml) Tuscany sunflower oil

Method

Cooking Directions

Marinate the Chicken

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Combine the soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, and grated garlic in a separate bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure all pieces are coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Coating

In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. This will create the coating for the chicken.

Heat the Oil

In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 170°C (340°F).

Coat the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Fry the Chicken

Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serve

Serve the chicken karaage hot, with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.