Description
A deliciously crispy and flavorful Japanese fried chicken recipe that brings joy and community to your dining table.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or drumsticks
- Soy sauce
- Mirin
- Garlic, minced
- Ginger, minced
- Potato starch or cornstarch
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional: sliced scallions, pickled vegetables
Instructions
- Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Submerge the chicken in the marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Shake off excess marinade and dredge each piece in potato starch or cornstarch until evenly coated.
- In a heavy skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced scallions or alongside a refreshing salad.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Japanese fried chicken, crispy chicken, comfort food