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Crispy and Juicy! Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage) - Recipe Video

A simple and easy to understand recipe video shows how to make Crispy and Juicy! Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage).
How about Japanese fried chicken (karaage) that crisps out with starch? It is karaage with the flavor kick of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. The crispy and juicy karaage is perfect not only as a side dish to go with rice but also as a finger food with alcohol. You should definitely give it a try!
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Cook time

20 minutes

Ingredients
2 servings

  • Chicken thigh
    300 g
  • Base Seasoning
  • Cooking sake
    1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce
    1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil
    2 tsp
  • Grated ginger
    2 tsp
  • Grated garlic
    2 tsp
  • Chicken soup stock (powder, cube, liquid)
    1/2 tsp
  • Salt
    1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1/2 tsp
  • Starch
    3 tbsp
  • Frying oil
    as needed
  • Garnish
  • Lemon
    1 slice(s)
  • Cherry tomato
    2

How to make

  1. 1. Trim the excess fat from chicken thigh, poke a few spots with a fork, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2. Add Step 1 and marinade to a bowl, rub it well, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  3. 3. Drain the liquid and coat with starch well.
  4. 4. Pour about 2-inch depth of frying oil into a pot, heat to 180℃ (360°F), add Step 3, and deep-fry for about 4 minutes. When the batter is crispy and cooked through, drain the oil.
  5. 5. Place Step 4, lemon and cherry tomatoes on a plate, and it's ready to serve.

Tips for cooking

You can substitute boiled udon noodles for udon noodles. Please follow the package description for the simmering time. You can substitute chicken breast for pork belly. Please adjust the amount of seasoning to your liking. For senior citizens, children under the age of 2, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems, please avoid eating raw eggs. *Detailed instructions on raw eggs to be added.

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