Tori no Karaage (Japanese style fried chicken)

Mika
Mika @cook_9215627
Tokyo, Japan

You may have your version of fried chicken where you're from, but "Tori no Karaage" has a taste that's absolutely unique to Japan. It is really popular as a homemade dish or as a deli order. Following this recipe, you can make a perfect fried chicken that is juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Try it!!! The more detailed recipe is on my blog: https://meshiagare.tokyo/tori-no-karaage/

Tori no Karaage (Japanese style fried chicken)

You may have your version of fried chicken where you're from, but "Tori no Karaage" has a taste that's absolutely unique to Japan. It is really popular as a homemade dish or as a deli order. Following this recipe, you can make a perfect fried chicken that is juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Try it!!! The more detailed recipe is on my blog: https://meshiagare.tokyo/tori-no-karaage/

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Ingredients

  1. 500 gchicken thighs (bite size pices)
  2. 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  3. 2 tablespoonssake
  4. 1 teaspoongrated ginger
  5. 1 teaspoongrated garlic
  6. PinchSalt and pepper
  7. Potato starch (or flour), for coating
  8. Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
  9. 1lemon (optional)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine chicken, salt, pepper, soy sauce, sake, ginger, garlic, and massage the chicken gently. Marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil to 170 degrees Celsius.

  3. 3

    Drain extra marinade from the chicken. Dredge the chicken in potato starch, and then, pat the excess flour off the chicken.

  4. 4

    After putting the flour on the chicken, deep-fry the chicken right away for about 4 to 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Don’t touch the chicken for the first one minute to prevent the flour coating from coming off the chicken.

  6. 6

    After one minute, stir the chicken several times. It helps the moisture to evaporate, and it makes the chicken crispy.

  7. 7

    Take the chicken out and drain excess oil.

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I'm a licensed chef and a mother of two grown children. After culinary school, I worked as an instructor at a cooking school. I learned a lot during this time, and cooking at home for my family further improved my cooking skills. I'd like to share my love of Japanese food culture from Tokyo, Japan.https://meshiagare.tokyo/
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