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What is Chicken Karaage and how do I make Chicken Karaage

Demetra Overton
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mirin
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger a microplane grater works well for this
  • 1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh garlic
  • 2 Cups PLUS 2 tablespoons potato starch substitute cornstarch if necessary
  • Canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • Scallions sesame seeds and Korean chili flake for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut away the excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut the chicken thighs into about 1 and 1/2 inch pieces. I find cutting the chicken thighs into 4 pieces usually works out well
  • Mix the soy sauce, mirin, garlic and ginger together add 2 tablespoons of potato or corn starch chicken and mix well.
  • Add the chicken to a large zip top bag and marinate in the refrigerator in a zip top bag for at least 45 minutes or over night
  • Heat the canola oil to 350 degrees
  • Drain the marinade from the chicken.
  • In batches, coat the chicken with potato or corn starch, shake off the excess starch
  • Deep fry in the chicken about 2 inches of canola oil about 4-5 minutes
  • Drain on a wire rack or on paper towels
  • Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds and Korean chili flake it you like