Best 4 Karaage Fried Chicken Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Karaage is a popular Japanese dish consisting of bite-sized pieces of chicken that are seasoned, coated in a combination of flour, cornstarch, and potato starch, then fried until golden brown and crispy. The result is a juicy and flavorful chicken snack or meal that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of dipping sauces.

This article presents three different recipes for karaage:

1. **Classic Karaage**: This recipe uses a simple blend of soy sauce, sake, mirin, garlic, and ginger to marinate the chicken. The chicken is then coated in the flour mixture and fried until crispy.

2. **Spicy Karaage**: This recipe adds a kick of heat to the classic karaage by using a spicy marinade made with gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, and honey. The chicken is then coated in the flour mixture and fried until crispy.

3. **Lemon Karaage**: This recipe adds a refreshing citrus flavor to the classic karaage by using a marinade made with lemon juice, soy sauce, and sake. The chicken is then coated in the flour mixture and fried until crispy.

All three recipes include step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful photos to guide you through the process of making delicious karaage at home. Whether you prefer classic, spicy, or lemony flavors, you'll find a recipe in this article that suits your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAPANESE POPCORN CHICKEN (KARAAGE) RECIPE BY TASTY



Japanese Popcorn Chicken (Karaage) Recipe by Tasty image

Crispy, delicious fried chicken is one of life's greatest pleasures, but every once in a while, you feel the desire to mix things up. That's where this recipe for Japanese popcorn chicken steps into the picture. It's everything you love about fried chicken but what a Japanese kick, thanks to a handful of ingredients like garlic, ginger, sake, soy sauce, and sesame oil. They're the perfect way to spice up game day...or any day.

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 boneless chicken thighs, chopped into 1-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons ginger, finely grated or minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup potato starch
oil, for frying
lemon wedge
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken with the garlic, ginger, soy, sake, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a pot over high heat until about 340°F (170°C).
  • Give the chicken a stir to re-incorporate the marinade, then sprinkle the potato starch on top. Lightly toss until somewhat combined, but do not mix until each chicken piece is evenly coated because the uneven pockets of potato starch will give the chicken its signature unique texture.
  • Fry half of the chicken at a time, until light golden and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes. The oil temperature will drop to about 320°F (160°C). Rest the chicken on paper towels and increase the heat.
  • Heat oil to about 390°F (200°C), then fry the chicken again for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain the chicken on paper towels.
  • Serve with lemon and parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHICKEN KARAAGE (JAPANESE FRIED CHICKEN)



Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) image

This is a simple yet delicious Japanese-style fried chicken flavored with ginger, garlic and sake and soy sauce. Serve as an appetizer or with rice and veggies to make a yummy meal. It even tastes good cold; my mom used to make this to take with us on picnics.

Provided by Brenda Sawyer Adamson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
¾ cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, sake, and ginger in a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and toss until chicken is coated with cornstarch.
  • Fry chicken in batches until juices run clear and it is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 766.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

KARAAGE (JAPANESE FRIED CHICKEN)



Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) image

Learn two methods of frying that produce moist, flavorful, boneless, skinless chicken with a super-thin coating that's incredibly crispy and crunchy. Serve with lemon or lime wedges.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Fried Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 clove garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon mirin
⅛ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup potato starch
1 quart canola oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sesame oil, black pepper, cayenne, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Place chicken in the marinade and mix until thoroughly and evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 10 hours.
  • Set up your dredging station: Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet. Add potato starch to a wide, shallow bowl.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator. Stir to coat with marinade. Toss 2 or 3 pieces at a time in the potato starch until evenly coated. Shake off any excess starch and place chicken on the wire rack. Repeat to dredge remaining pieces.
  • Tap the rack on the baking sheet to remove any loose chunks of starch, then transfer the baking sheet and rack of chicken to the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Without crowding, lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry, tossing occasionally, until cooked through and the outside is crunchy and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2263.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 117.8 mg, Fat 225.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 921.4 mg

KARAAGE FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Karaage Fried Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: skin-on chicken thigh, sake, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, egg, potato starch, cooking oil

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb skin-on chicken thigh, cubed
1 tablespoon sake
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
½ egg, beaten
⅓ cup potato starch
cooking oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sake, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix well. Cover with plastic and marinate for at least 15 minutes in the fridge.
  • Add the egg and potato starch to the chicken. Mix well.
  • Heat the oil to 340˚F (170˚C). Fry the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, 5-7 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh chicken: Fresh chicken will give you the best results. If you can, buy organic or free-range chicken.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, and ginger will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Double-coat the chicken: First, coat the chicken in a mixture of flour and cornstarch. Then, coat it in a mixture of eggs and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the chicken in hot oil: The oil should be at least 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the chicken hot: Karaage is best served hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Conclusion:

Karaage is a delicious and versatile Japanese fried chicken dish. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is also a popular ingredient in bento boxes. With its crispy coating and tender meat, karaage is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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