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Japanese Fried Chicken

Also known as Karaage · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Snacks & StartersKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsHigh protein

Total30 min
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves3
Per serving490 cal
Spicenot spicy

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Japanese Fried Chicken

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Japanese fried chicken, or karaage: chicken thighs marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, coated in cornflour. Serves 3, 30 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Ingredients

12 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • GingerGinger, Grated1 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Grated2 tsp
  • VinegarVinegar1 tbsp
  • Soy SauceSoy Sauce1 tbsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • MayonnaiseMayonnaise3 tbsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tsp
  • Corn FlourCorn Flour1 cup
  • WaterWater1 tbsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep Frying
  • Chicken ThighChicken Thigh500 grams

Contains: milk, egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy490kcal1470kcal
Protein34g101g
Carbohydrate41g122g
Fat20g59g
Fibre0.7g2.1g
Sugar0.2g0.6g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken thighs to medium sized pieces.Marinate with salt, pepper, grated ginger and garlic, soy sauce, vinegar mixed with water. Let it rest for 30 minutes

    GingerGarlicVinegarSoy SauceBlack Pepper PowderSaltMayonnaiseGarlicLemon JuiceChicken Thigh

  2. 2

    Add a little water to the corn flour and make it into crumbs. Crumb the marinated chicken in the corn flour and fry them in oil. For the sauce, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated garlic and salt and mix well.

    Corn FlourWaterSunflower Oil

Before you start

How long does Japanese Fried Chicken take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Japanese Fried Chicken serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Japanese Fried Chicken vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Japanese Fried Chicken spicy?
No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Japanese Fried Chicken?
500 grams Chicken Thigh, 1 cup Corn Flour, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Ginger, 1 tsp Garlic, 1 tbsp Vinegar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Japanese Fried Chicken?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Japanese Fried Chicken?
About 490 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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