Authentic Chicken Karaage (Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken)

Name: Authentic Chicken Karaage (Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 350 g boneless chicken thigh (skin-on, 30-40g pieces); ½ tsp salt; 1 ½ tbsp ginger root (grated); 1 tbsp garlic (grated); ½ tbsp apple (grated); 1 tbsp sake; 1 tsp Japanese mayonnaise; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp shiro dashi (alternative: light soy sauce); ½ tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder (granules); ⅛ tsp white pepper powder; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp tapioca starch (or potato starch/corn starch to mix with marinade); 4 tbsp potato starch (optional, to make hailstone effect); 2 tsp water (optional, to make hailstone effect)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Learn everything you need to know about Japanese chicken karaage! This authentic recipe includes tips for making the crispiest, juiciest and tastiest version of this iconic fried chicken dish!

Updated at: Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:18:38 GMT