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Chicken Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Chicken Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken

10 ingredients 20 min + 40 min 2 openrecipes
Chicken Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken

This Japanese fried chicken is tender and juicy on the inside and light and crispy on the outside.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

681
Calories
40g
Protein
45g
Fat
24g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Sake 1 oz (30ml) 39
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless, Chicken Thighs, With Or Without Skin, Cut Into Bite-sized Pieces
  • 1 piece Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cloves Ginger, About 1-1/2 Inch Piece, Grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sake
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 3 drops Sugar
  • ¼ cups Peanut Or Vegetable Oil (enough For 2 Inches In Your Frying Pan)
  • 1 Sesame Oil (optional), Or As Much As Desired To Add To Frying Oil For Extra Flavor

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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