Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Japan as 鶏胸肉１枚で♪衣が美味しい我が家のとり天

Crispy Chicken Tempura with One Chicken Breast

Name: Crispy Chicken Tempura with One Chicken Breast
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast (about 12 oz or 350 grams); 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 80 grams); 3 tablespoons potato starch (about 20 grams; or use more all-purpose flour if unavailable); 1 teaspoon dashi powder; 1 teaspoon aonori (dried green seaweed flakes); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2/3 cup water (about 150 ml)

mikko6 @mikkoro

Make enough for 4 people with just one chicken breast—no marinating needed! The flavorful batter, enhanced with dashi, makes this chicken tempura delicious, even when it's cold. It's perfect as a snack or for lunchboxes.

Recipe background:
Mornings are always hectic, so I created this chicken tempura recipe that doesn't require marinating and is easy for kids to eat. You can make it in 30 minutes after getting home! It's budget-friendly since it uses chicken breast, and my family and I are always happy with the results.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings

1chicken breast (about 12 oz or 350 grams)
2/3 cupall-purpose flour (about 80 grams)
3 tablespoonspotato starch (about 20 grams; or use more all-purpose flour if unavailable)
1 teaspoondashi powder
1 teaspoonaonori (dried green seaweed flakes)
1/2 teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
2/3 cupwater (about 150 ml)

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Steps

1

Slice the chicken breast diagonally.
2

Cut into strips about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide (1–2 cm). Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
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In a bowl, combine the flours and seasonings. Mix well, then add the water and stir again until smooth.
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The batter should be thick and smooth.
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Pour 1 to 1 1/4 inches (2–3 cm) of oil into a frying pan. Heat to 350°F (180°C). Coat the chicken in the batter and fry.
6

The thin strips cook quickly! Fry until lightly golden and crispy for the best texture.
7

Done!
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You can also make this with rice flour for an extra crispy coating! Highly recommended. (See ID: 21032280 on cookpad.com)

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Published in the US on August 21, 2025 14:01

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