Karaage Fried Chicken
featured in Japanese Lunch
A popular Japanese fried chicken dish made with bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in a soy and ginger sauce and coated in a crispy potato starch batter. Serve with rice and pickled vegetables.
Tasty Team
May 14, 2023
97% would make again
Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 lb skin-on chicken thigh (455 g), cubed
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup potato starch (40 g)
- cooking oil, for frying
Nutrition Info
- Calories 273
- Fat 11g
- Carbs 14g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 24g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sake, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix well. Cover with plastic and marinate for at least 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Add the egg and potato starch to the chicken. Mix well.
- Heat the oil to 340˚F (170˚C). Fry the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, 5-7 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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