Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken

Step 1: Prep & marinate the chicken

  • Marinated chicken

    • chicken thighs
      , boneless
      6900 g / 2 lb
    • garlic
      , grated
      3 cloves
    • fresh ginger
      , grated
      1” knob
    • eggs
      , beaten
      1
    • potato starch
      20 g
    • sake
      30 g
    • soy sauce
      15 g
    • sugar
      10 g
    • salt
      10 g

To start, cut across the length of the chicken thighs, into roughly 1.5 inches (40mm) strips. You should get 3-4 pieces per chicken thigh. Set aside.

Get out a large mixing bowl and grate in the garlic cloves and knob of ginger. Crack in the egg and whisk together.

Set the bowl over a scale and add the chicken pieces, starch, sake, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Mix the marinade and chicken together until coated.

  • Place a lid over the bowl and for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
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