Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

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Try this simple yet delicious chicken karaage recipe for Japanese-style fried chicken flavored with ginger, garlic, sake, and soy sauce. Serve as an appetizer or with rice and veggies to make a yummy meal. It even tastes good cold; my mom used to make this to take with us on picnics.

Submitted by Brenda Sawyer Adamson

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
¾ cup cornstarch

Directions

Combine soy sauce, sake, and ginger in a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and toss until chicken is coated with cornstarch.
Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or on a wire rack.

Tips

Please be sure to use regular rice wine (sake) for this recipe. Don't confuse it with sweet rice wine (mirin) or rice vinegar!

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

841	Calories
75g	Fat
15g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 841
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 75g	96%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 376mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 27g	53%
Vitamin C 1mg	2%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 304mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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