Crispy Chicken Karaage
Deliciously crispy and juicy chicken karaage with a spicy mayo dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1" pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup potato starch
- neutral oil, for frying (e.g., avocado oil)
- lemon wedge, optional
Instructions
- Cut the boneless chicken thigh into 1" pieces.
- Marinate the chicken with grated garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, sake, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in potato starch, ensuring a good coating.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry the chicken for 4 minutes.
- Reheat the oil and fry the chicken again for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Mix mayo, sriracha, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for dipping.
- Optional: Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a longer period, up to 24 hours, in the fridge.