Karaage Chicken - The EASY Way!

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner, drumsticks are often more affordable.

potato starch

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Cornstarch provides a similar crispiness.

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Combine soy sauce, sake, ginger, garlic, and sugar in a bowl.

Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well.

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Coat marinated chicken pieces in potato starch, shaking off excess.

Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Remove fried chicken and drain on paper towels.

Garnish with chopped green onions and lemon wedges before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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