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🥢 Chicken Karaage Recipe (Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken)

Crispy and juicy Chicken Karaage made with soy, ginger, garlic, and potato starch. Perfect Japanese fried chicken for rice bowls, ramen, or snacking.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Chicken Karaage

  • Ultra crispy but tender inside
  • Quick 20–30 minute recipe
  • Perfect for rice bowls, ramen toppings, or snacks
  • Authentic Japanese flavor
  • Air fryer or deep fryer friendly

🍗 Chicken Karaage Recipe

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sake (or apple juice as a non-alcohol substitute)
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup potato starch (or cornstarch)
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  • Add chicken, soy sauce, sake (or substitute), ginger, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
  • Mix well and marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2. Coat the Chicken

  • Add potato starch to a shallow bowl.
  • Coat each chicken piece evenly for maximum crispiness.

3. Fry the Karaage

  • Heat oil to 170°C (340°F).
  • Fry chicken pieces for 4–5 minutes until golden.
  • Remove, rest for 2 minutes.
  • Fry again for 1 minute for extra crispiness (optional double fry).

4. Serve

  • Serve hot with lemon wedges, rice, or shredded cabbage.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • With Japanese mayo (Kewpie)
  • On top of rice bowls
  • Inside bao buns or wraps
  • As a side with ramen
  • With steamed veggies or salad

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the air fryer or oven to keep crisp.

❓ FAQs

1. Can I use chicken breast?

Yes, but thighs give a juicier result.

2. Can I air fry the karaage?

Yes — air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 10–12 minutes, flipping once.

3. Why potato starch?

It gives the signature light, crispy Japanese coating.

4. Can I make this gluten-free?

Use gluten-free soy sauce and cornstarch.

5. What oil is best for frying?

Neutral oils like vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil.

🔍 Similar Recipes :

  • Chicken Katsu
  • Teriyaki Chicken
  • Japanese Beef Bowl (Gyudon)
  • Tempura Chicken
  • Chicken Yakisoba

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