Kara-Age – Japanese Style Fried Chicken

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 13

Kara-Age – Japanese Style Fried Chicken is a crunchy and juicy dish for chicken lovers

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 boneless chicken thighs
	oil , for deep frying
	1/2 cup cornflour , for coating ( you may need a more then 1/2 cup )
	50 g fresh gingerroot
	4 tablespoons sake or 4 tablespoons dry white wine
	4 tablespoons soy sauce
	salad leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

347

Sugar

Fat

23g

Kara-Age – Japanese Style Fried Chicken is a crunchy and juicy dish for chicken lovers. The dish originated in Japan and has become popular globally. It is usually served with salad leaves to balance out the richness of deep-fried chicken. Kara-Age is ideal as an appetizer or a main dish paired with rice or noodles.

Instructions

1.	Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cut ginger into thin slices.
2.	Combine sake (or dry white wine), soy sauce, and ginger in a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in the mixture.
3.	Let marinate for 20-30 minutes.
4.	Take the chicken out of the marinade and coat it with cornflour.
5.	Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a wok to 170-180 degrees Celsius.
6.	Fry the chicken pieces until they are golden and crispy, then drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7.	Serve Kara-Age with salad leaves.

PROS

Kara-Age – Japanese Style Fried Chicken is a tasty and savory dish, perfect for a party or a snack.

The dish is quick and easy to make and provides a great taste experience.

CONS

The dish is deep-fried which makes it high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

Also, it is recommended to have a fire extinguisher nearby when deep-frying oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and low in fat and cholesterol.
The ginger used in the recipe has anti-inflammatory properties and can help fight infections.
However, deep-fried food is not particularly healthy and should be enjoyed in moderation.