Japanese Fried Chicken: Juicy Recipe You’ll Love Making at Home
Delicious and juicy Japanese fried chicken recipe that you can easily make at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken in cornstarch and shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate overnight.
- Serve with lemon wedges or dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg