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Irresistibly Crunchy Karaage

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A delightful Japanese fried chicken dish, featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in ginger and garlic, then fried to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp ginger, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp garlic, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sake
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups neutral frying oil

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sake, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
  2. Add chicken pieces, ensuring they’re fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 1 hour.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the large egg.
  4. In a separate dish, mix cornstarch and flour to create the coating.
  5. Heat neutral frying oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  6. Remove marinated chicken, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Dip each piece into the egg mixture and then into the cornstarch-flour blend, ensuring even coverage.
  7. Fry the chicken pieces in hot oil for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
  8. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried chicken onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider double dipping the chicken in the egg and cornstarch-flour mixture before frying.

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