How long does Japanese Chicken Karaage take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Japanese Chicken Karaage serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Japanese Chicken Karaage spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Japanese Chicken Karaage?

500 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 1 cup Corn Flour, 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Ginger, 2 tbsp White Wine, ¼ tsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Japanese Chicken Karaage?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Japanese Chicken Karaage?

About 255 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Japanese Chicken Karaage

Name: Japanese Chicken Karaage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, Diced; 1 tsp Ginger, Grated; 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp White Wine; 1 cup Corn Flour; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; For Deep-Frying Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 5

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Japanese Fried Chicken, Tori No Karaage · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

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Japanese chicken karaage: boneless thigh in soy sauce, white wine and ginger, in cornflour and fried twice. Mild, serves 5, 30 min plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

5 people

Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, Diced500 grams
Ginger, Grated1 tsp
Soy Sauce1½ tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
White Wine2 tbsp
Corn Flour1 cup
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
OilFor Deep-Frying

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	255kcal	1275kcal
Protein	20g	101g
Carbohydrate	24g	121g
Fat	7.2g	36g
Fibre	0.3g	1.5g
Sugar	0.3g	1.5g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh & leg boneless

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Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
Cut the chicken thighs into approximately 2-inch pieces.
Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless
2
In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the marination and mix. Add the chicken and mix well to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
GingerSoy SauceSaltSugarWhite Wine
3
In another bowl/plate, season the cornstarch with salt and pepper.
Corn FlourSaltBlack Pepper Powder
4
Add the pieces of chicken into the cornstarch and coat them individually. Squeeze them lightly to make compact pieces and remove the excess starch.
5
Deep-fry them on medium-low heat just until they start to turn golden brown. Remove them from the oil and set them aside on a cooling tray/rack for 3-4 minutes.
Oil
6
Heat the oil again over high heat. Add the chicken back into the oil (in batches) and cook until crispy and golden brown. This will take around 1 minute. Serve with mayonnaise and lemon wedges.

Before you start

How long does Japanese Chicken Karaage take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Japanese Chicken Karaage serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Japanese Chicken Karaage vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Japanese Chicken Karaage spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Japanese Chicken Karaage?: 500 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 1 cup Corn Flour, 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Ginger, 2 tbsp White Wine, ¼ tsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Japanese Chicken Karaage?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Japanese Chicken Karaage?: About 255 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.